APS is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. It’s a blood clotting disorder. I was diagnosed with APS back in 2006.
Founded in 2005, APS Foundation of America, Inc. (APSFA) is the only United States nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing national awareness to Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), the major cause of multiple miscarriages, thrombosis, young strokes and heart attacks. They are a volunteer run, community based 501(c)3 non-profit Public Charity organization and is dedicated to fostering and facilitating joint efforts in the areas of education, support, public awareness, research and patient services. The APSFA’s Medical Advisory Team includes nationally & internationally recognized experts on Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
APS is an autoimmune disorder in which the body recognizes certain normal components of blood and/or cell membranes as foreign substances and produces antibodies against them. There are two known forms. APS may occur in people with systemic lupus erythematosus, other autoimmune disease, or in otherwise healthy individuals.
APS is also referred to as APLS or APLA in the United States and formerly Hughes Syndrome or Sticky Blood in the UK.
APS is the #1 cause for stroke in young people, 20% for clots, 1 in 5 recurrent miscarriages and affects 1 in 2,000 Americans.
Wear the color burgundy this month in support. World APS day is on June 9th.
Learn more or make a donation at APSFA.org