World Heart Day 29 September 2021: Beating Cardiovascular Disease in COVID-19 Times

Time Posted :2024-04-07

The heart is one of our most important organs because it provides our cells with oxygen and nutrients and removes waste. Any signs of heart problems should be taken seriously because it is related to longevity and survival. It is important to eat correctly, exercise, stay away from smoking and alcohol, and avoid junk food to avoid heart disease.
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World Thrombosis Day 13 October 2021: Reduce APS Knowledge Gap

Time Posted :2024-04-03

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is linked to one-third of new strokes occurring in individuals younger than 50 years, and may be responsible for up to 1% of all thrombosis. APS is a life-threatening systemic autoimmune disease that causes excessive blood clotting. Immune system mistakenly produces antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) against certain normal proteins in the blood. These antibodies can cause potentially fatal events such as strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and lungs (pulmonary embolism). Antiphospholipid Syndrome is the most important treatable cause of recurrent miscarriage; it is also associated with other pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, low weight babies, and premature births. Despite increased recognition of APS, much remains to be learned about the cause, full range of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for APS. APS can be detected by antiphospholipid (aPL) antibodies, including lupus anticoagulant (LA), anticardiolipin (aCL) antibody, and/or anti-β2 glycoprotein I (aβ2 GPI) antibody assays. APL antibodies can assist the determination of the risk of thrombotic and obstetric events, and consequently the intensity of treatment.
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