Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, a severe form of antiphospholipid syndrome, is associated with a high mortality rate; approximately 50% of patients die from thrombotic diathesis. As discussed in this Review, efforts to facilitate early diagnosis, institute effective treatments in a timely manner, and to better understand the causes of this extreme condition are needed to improve patient outcome.
- Joan T Merrill
- Ronald A Asherson
