What primary thromboprophylaxis is sometimes used for antiphospholipid syndrome?

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What&nbsp;<i>primary</i> <u>thromboprophylaxis</u>&nbsp;is sometimes used for&nbsp;<b>antiphospholipid syndrome</b>?<br><br>{{c1::Low-dose aspirin therapy}}

- Primary thromboprophylaxis (meaning no active or recent thrombus when treatment is initiated) is controversial

Secondary thromboprophylaxis (period 3–6 months after treating acute thrombosis):
- First-line = warfarin
- Second-line = LMWH or UFH
- Pregnant patients = low-dose aspirin + heparin (LMWH or UFH)

- Primary thromboprophylaxis (meaning no active or recent thrombus when treatment is initiated) is controversial<br><br><b><i>Secondary</i> thromboprophylaxis</b> (period 3–6 months after treating acute thrombosis):<br> - First-line = <b>warfarin</b><br> - Second-line = <b>LMWH or UFH</b><br> - Pregnant patients = <b>low-dose aspirin + heparin</b> (LMWH or UFH)

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