Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome: January 2008

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

APS is associated with recurrent clotting events including premature stroke, repeated miscarriages, phlebitis, venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism. Recently, however, even more disease states have been linked with APL including premature heart attack, migraine headaches, various cardiac valvular abnormalities, skin lesions, abnormal movement/chorea, diseases that mimic multiple sclerosis, vascular diseases of the eye that can lead to visual loss and blindness.

Monday, January 07, 2008

Giving Tree 2007 - Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who donated to decorate our tree! Because of your generous donations, we were able to raise $1095 with this year's Giving Tree!

This tree holds a special meaning for the members of the APS Foundation of America, Inc and the community it serves. And since the Giving Tree was such a big success, we will be making this an annual tradition.

CLICK HERE to see our 2007 Giving Tree

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