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Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in a 39-year-old woman

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Key points A 39-year-old woman with a known history of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) presented to the emergency department with acute shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and presyncope. On presentation, she appeared critically ill with a heart rate of 140 beats/min, blood pressure of 88/53

Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.250654

Authors: Ayman Salih, Nezam Altorok, Ragheb Assaly, Fadi Safi

Institution: University of Toledo

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553