Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome refractory to high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin responsive to therapeutic plasma exchange
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) involves sudden multiorgan dysfunction from thrombosis due to antibodies that cause platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction. Treatment variably combines anticoagulation, corticosteroid use, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), and high-dose intrave...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-08-01
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Series: | Platelets |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2020.1802414 |