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Antiphospholipid Syndrome-Associated Crescendo Stroke Events Treated with Rituximab (P4.351)
Discussion APS is an autoimmune condition associated with persistent antiphospholipid antibodies, characterised by thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity [1].Regarding APS and stroke the optimal antithrombotic agent, intensity of anticoagulation, and duration of treatment remains controversial[2]. Analysis of the APASS subgroup in the WARS study found aspirin and warfarin to be equally effective agents for secondary stroke prevention [2]. The majority of panel members at the International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibodies recommended warfarin or combination aspirin and warfarin for patients with definite APS and arterial...
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: O' Connor, A., Murphy, G., Cronin, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Case Reports Source Type: research