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What is the defining feature of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)?
What is the defining feature of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)?
- History of repeated miscarriages
- Elevated levels of inflammatory markers
- Circulating antirheumatic antibodies
- Presence of characteristic clinical features (correct)
How is APS diagnosed?
How is APS diagnosed?
- By examining family medical history
- Meeting at least two clinical criteria
- Meeting one clinical and one laboratory criterion (correct)
- Only through laboratory testing
Which of the following is considered a clinical criterion for diagnosing APS?
Which of the following is considered a clinical criterion for diagnosing APS?
- Vascular thrombosis episodes (correct)
- Elevated white blood cell count
- History of unexplained weight loss
- Fetal demise at 8 weeks
What type of thrombotic episodes are included in the clinical criteria for APS diagnosis?
What type of thrombotic episodes are included in the clinical criteria for APS diagnosis?
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At what gestational age does APS-associated fetal demise qualify as a clinical criterion for diagnosis?
At what gestational age does APS-associated fetal demise qualify as a clinical criterion for diagnosis?
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How many consecutive miscarriages are considered a clinical criterion for APS diagnosis?
How many consecutive miscarriages are considered a clinical criterion for APS diagnosis?
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