What is the cause of antiphospholipid syndrome?
The cause of the antiphospholipid syndrome is not well understood like with most autoimmune disorders. It is believed to be related to the body making antibodies that attack its phospholipids making the blood in the body more likely to clot. These antibodies usually interfere with the normal clotting mechanism placing someone at higher risk of developing clots in veins or arteries.
What are the risk factors for antiphospholipid syndrome?
There are some risk factors associated with the development of antiphospholipid syndrome: