Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a blood disorder that puts a person at greater risk of developing blood clots or having problems with pregnancy. It is sometimes called Hughes syndrome or sticky blood. With treatment, most people with APS can lead normal lives. Types of APS APS develops when someone has abnormal antibodies in their blood. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the antibodies the body produces to fight infections start attacking the body instead. Blood clots can cause serious problems, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs, or damage to organs, such as your kidneys, lungs or brain. Causes of