Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome in a 39-year-old woman

Canadian Medical Association Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ayman Salih, Nezam Altorok, Ragheb Assaly, Fadi A. Safi
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.250654
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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

Fields of Study & Subjects

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Vasculitis and related conditions Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Volume
198
Issue
6
Pages
E216–E219
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN