The Promise of Hydroxychloroquine in Treating Antiphospholipid Syndrome
What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome? Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is a disorder of the immune system characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) in the bloodstream. These antibodies cause recurrent episodes of clotting in blood vessels, which can result in serious health problems such as deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and heart attacks. APS is…