Alamin: Ano nga ba ang antiphospholipid syndrome?

PTVPhilippines

Alamin: Ano nga ba ang antiphospholipid syndrome?  For more news, visit:  ►https://www.ptvnews.ph/  Subscribe to our DailyMotion Channel: ►http://www.dailymotion.com/peoples-television-incorporated  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ►http://www.youtube.com/ptvphilippines  Like our Facebook pages: ►PTV: http://facebook.com/PTVph  ►Rise and Shine Pilipinas: https://www.facebook.com/riseandshinepilipinas  Follow us on Twitter:  ►http://twitter.com/PTVph  Follow us on Instagram: ►https://www.instagram.com/ptvph  Watch our livestream on:  ►http://ptvnews.ph/livestream/ ►https://www.dailymotion.com/PTVPhilippines  Watch our News Programs, every Mondays to Fridays  Rise and Shine Pilipinas - 6:00 - 7:00 am | 7:30 - 8:00 am Balitang Pambansa - 7:00 - 7:30 am | 12:00 - 12:30 pm | 6:00 - 6:30pm | 9:30 - 10:00 pm PTV Sports - 8:00 - 9:00 am Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon - 12:30 - 1:00 pm Sentro Balita - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ulat Bayan - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm PTV News Tonight -  10:00 pm - 10:30 pm  Saturday & Sunday: ►Sentro Balita Weekend - 1:30 - 2:00 pm ►Ulat Bayan Weekend - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Transcript

00:00We are going to talk about a rare condition this morning which is the antiphospholipid syndrome.

00:11This is a condition that can cause complications if it is not treated early.

00:17To understand more about this condition, we will interview our telemedicine specialist, Dr. Via Roderos-Galbana.

00:25Good morning, Dr. Via.

00:28Good morning, Sir Vian and Ms. Meiji. Thank you for having me.

00:32Good morning, Doc.

00:35Doc, for our viewers, what is antiphospholipid syndrome and what are the symptoms of this condition?

00:45Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is not a common disease.

00:52It is a rare condition where the immune system produces antibodies to prevent us from getting sick, for example.

01:22Antibodies are produced to prevent COVID-19 reactions or severe immune response.

01:31However, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome can actually cause stroke.

01:49It can actually cause blood clots to form in the arteries.

01:54Instead of protecting us from these antibodies, it causes blood clots in our veins and arteries.

02:05Doc, what are the symptoms that we should monitor to be able to say that a person may have an APS?

02:12When we suspect that a person may have an APS, we look at the blood clots that can form in your legs.

02:30When we suspect that a person may have an APS, we look at the blood clots that can form in your legs.

02:45Usually, when a person has a deep vein thrombosis, we see that there is pain, swelling, and redness in the affected leg.

02:53When a person has a cardiovascular disease, we suspect that they may have an APS.

03:12Another symptom is when a person develops a rash with a lazy pattern.

03:22It's actually a sign of arterial thrombosis or blood clots in the arteries.

03:28When a person has a rash, it can cause complications such as miscarriages, stillbirth, or premature delivery.

03:45Another symptom is when a person develops high blood pressure while having an APS.

03:56It's actually a sign of an APS.

04:01When a person has a miscarriage, we suspect that they may have an APS.

04:07Doc, who are the most at risk for having an APS?

04:12Is it okay to have an APS even if it's not in the family history?

04:19Yes, APS is actually not a genetic disease.

04:23It's not common for a family to have an APS.

04:30It's considered an autoimmune disease.

04:33It's really how your body reacts.

04:40It can occur to anyone.

04:46But it's more common than other autoimmune diseases such as lupus.

04:53Lupus is another autoimmune disease.

04:55So the risk factor to have an APS is higher if you have lupus or other autoimmune diseases.

05:02It's more likely to occur to anyone.

05:15Especially if you've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease before.

05:22Doc, you mentioned earlier that it's possible to develop stroke and miscarriage.

05:27What's the percentage of people who develop an APS in a life-threatening condition?

05:36It's quite high.

05:38It depends on the disease.

05:41For example, people who are studying for a stroke,

05:46it can actually progress to stroke as much as 25%.

05:52That's actually quite high.

05:55That's why we really monitor it.

05:58We provide support with medication to those who have been diagnosed with an APS.

06:04Usually, you don't see it immediately.

06:07The diagnosis of an APS is based on two factors.

06:14It's not just clinical.

06:16There should be a laboratory diagnosis as well.

06:18To be diagnosed with an APS,

06:21number one, you should have a thrombosis event.

06:29Whether it's DVT, stroke, transient ischemic attack,

06:33any thrombosis event.

06:36Or pregnancy-related miscarriage,

06:39pregnancy-related mortality,

06:41the loss of a baby,

06:43stillbirth,

06:45and you should see antibodies in your body.

06:48That's how we diagnose the condition.

06:50However,

06:52this presentation is a bit difficult.

06:55Especially when we notice,

06:58for example,

07:00a child with a stroke,

07:02we provide medication and support.

07:07Alright.

07:09Lastly, Doc,

07:11please send a message to our RSPs

07:14if they think they have an APS,

07:17especially if they are pregnant

07:19or at risk of having an APS.

07:23Okay.

07:25To our patients

07:26who have a possibility or risk of having an APS,

07:31it's important that as early as now,

07:34we consult our health professionals,

07:36especially our doctors.

07:38Because the treatment of an APS

07:40is not only for our lifestyle.

07:44You need to have an appropriate medicine,

07:47anti-clotting medications,

07:52to prevent the disease from spreading.

07:54So always consult your doctor

07:57and always care for your health.

07:59Because we don't want our condition to spread.

08:03Alright. Thank you very much again,

08:05Dr. Villa Roderos Galvan,

08:07for answering our questions

08:09about the Antiphospholipid Syndrome.

08:11Okay, RSPs,

08:13it's still important for us to know

08:16the rare condition of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome.

08:19Because even if it's rare

08:21or we don't see it often,

08:22we or our loved ones can be at risk.

08:26Yes.

08:28Thank you once again, Dr. Villa. See you.

Category

Transcript

Recommended