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ACoA: Rethinking APS with the Guidance of New Classification Criteria

Nov 14, 2023
Award-winning researcher, Dr. Doruk Erkan, discusses new classification criteria for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), highlighting the challenges of diagnosis and the need for further research. The podcast explores the complexity of APS, emphasizes the importance of assessing the antiphospholipid antibody profile, and discusses the limitations of the old criteria. The development of the new classification criteria is discussed, emphasizing the collaborative effort and point-based system. The podcast also touches on the challenges of APS guidelines, the development of criteria for patients needing anticoagulation, and the potential impact on diagnosis and management of ANIFOSFELIPIT syndrome.
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  • The newly published classification criteria for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) aim to provide a more accurate and specific classification, addressing the systemic nature of APS and including risk stratification and clear definitions of clinical and laboratory domains.
  • Further research is needed to better define Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), including the study of different APL profiles and clinical phenotypes, in order to enhance the understanding and management of the disease.

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The Importance of New Classification Criteria for APS

The podcast episode discusses the development of the 2023 ACR-ULAR Classification Criteria for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). The episode highlights the need for new criteria due to the limitations of the old Sapporo criteria. The new criteria aim to provide a more accurate and specific classification of APS, allowing for a homogeneous population for research purposes. It also addresses the systemic nature of APS and includes risk stratification and clear definitions of clinical and laboratory domains. The strengths of the new criteria include high specificity, better risk stratification, and the ability to update individual domains as needed.

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