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Re: antiphospholipid antibodies

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 18 Jan 1998 09:27:59 -0600 (CST)

At Fri, 16 Jan 1998, Jeannine Fitzgerald, RN wrote: >I am suring to find info on ACA but find it only in relationship to fertility. I am interested in other reasons that this antibody would appear. My daughter is 32 years ol an having micro-strokes as a result of this "rear" blood disordere. Please if you have any infomation or can send me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks!
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Your best bet is to get a good rheumatologist. Positive ACA people are at increased risk for vascualr problems, among them bloood clots and strokes. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
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Great Neck, New York
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