Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T103 |
0-180 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The above considerations widely justify why aPL, detected with different assays, can be found in patients affected by COVID-19, sometimes associated with thrombosis but not always. |
T104 |
181-421 |
Sentence |
denotes |
To our knowledge, no increased rate of miscarriages or fetal loss have been reported during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic so far, although some severe pregnancy complication, like those linked to aPL, such as HELLP syndrome were occasionally seen (A. |
T105 |
422-456 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Lojacono, personal communication). |
T106 |
457-628 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Whether pregnant women with COVID-19 have an increased rate of positive aPL during pregnancy is not known yet nor it is defined their possible impact on pregnancy outcome. |
T107 |
629-668 |
Sentence |
denotes |
COVID-19 is a novel infectious disease. |
T108 |
669-754 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The true relationship between this infection and aPL need to be further investigated. |
T109 |
755-962 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, according to the “second hit hypothesis” [60], the thrombogenic potential of aPL is magnified in the presence of an infection or a severe inflammatory state, which is often associated with COVID-19. |
T110 |
963-1189 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, the search for aPL may be considered in the management of COVID-19 patients with vascular manifestations, as the detection of positive aPL would allow of the indication for an early adequate anticoagulant treatment. |
T111 |
1190-1380 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the case of aPL positivity, a follow-up testing after at least 12 weeks is warranted, in order to verify the persistence of aPL, which would suggest the post-infectious occurrence of APS. |
T112 |
1381-1600 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In fact, APS is currently considered as a systemic autoimmune disease which is not limited to thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity and deserves specific long-term management including anticoagulation and immunomodulation. |