Features of the Course and Principles of Treatment of Pregnant Women with Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Keywords:
antiphospholipid syndrome, pregnancy, prevention of exacerbationsAbstract
The factors influencing the outcome of pregnancy, the development of an undeveloped pregnancy, and miscarriages were analyzed, and the risks of possible complications of rheumatic diseases in this category of patients were assessed. Special attention is paid to the issues of planning and preparation for pregnancy. The tactics of managing pregnant women with AFS and the dosage regimen largely depend on the previous medical history (the presence/ absence of non-placental thrombosis, the number of spontaneous abortions, an undeveloped pregnancy, and previous therapy). In this regard, the article identifies clinical groups with different types of therapy.
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