Overview
Most people are only tested for APS after a blood clot or miscarriage. Some people have antiphospholipid antibodies but never experience APS symptoms or complications.
A healthcare provider will diagnose APS with blood tests.
Your provider will take samples of your blood for three different blood tests — one test that screens for each of the three antiphospholipid antibodies. At least one of the blood tests must come back positive for APS two different times three months or more apart for you to be diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Symptoms
When to see a doctor
Complications
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- Some types of heart valve disease.
Prevention
- Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco.
- Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
- Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Reduce and manage stress.
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