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Role of Platelet Transfusion in Pregnancy-Associated Thrombocytopenia with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- The role of platelet transfusion in pregnancy-associated thrombocytopenia with APS is not explicitly stated in the provided studies, but the management of thrombocytopenia in APS is discussed 1, 2.
- Thrombocytopenia is a common manifestation of APS, and its presence is associated with a more severe disease phenotype, including increased risk of thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity 1, 3, 4.
- The pathophysiology of thrombocytopenia in APS is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve immune mechanisms, such as autoantibodies against platelet glycoproteins, and antiphospholipid antibody-mediated platelet activation and consumption 1.
- Treatment of thrombocytopenia in APS is individualized and may involve medications such as rituximab or thrombopoietin mimetics, but platelet transfusion is not specifically mentioned as a treatment option 1, 2.
- Studies have shown that thrombocytopenia in APS is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, small for gestational age, and intrauterine fetal death 3, 4, 5.
- The presence of thrombocytopenia in APS may identify patients at high risk of developing thrombotic events, pregnancy morbidity, and severe extracriteria events 4.