Genealogy Projects tagged with autoimmune condition on the Geni Family Tree

Antiphospholipid syndrome

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) , sometimes known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots. * Occurs when the immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that make the blood much more likely to clot.* This means people with APS are at greater risk of developing conditions such as: ** Kidney failure can result from decreased blood flow t...