Hughes Syndrome Causes
One in five miscarriages
One in five strokes in people under 45
One in five cases of deep vein thrombosis
Teenage epilepsy and seizures
Heart disease causing Angina and heart attacks
Recurrent Migraines
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
Strokes
Hypertension
Bone fractures
Once diagnosed, Hughes Syndrome/APS is treatable using commonly available drugs such as aspirin and warfarin. However, early diagnosis and treatment saves lives by preventing recurrence of potentially fatal conditions such as strokes, heart attacks and miscarriages.
Here Is Our Mission
Improve. Promote. Support.
To improve access to diagnosis and management
To promote education and awareness of Hughes Syndrome/APS
To support Research and innovation leading to better treatments
How will we achieve our aims and objectives?
1. Direct engagement with patients and healthcare professionals through patient information meetings, webinars and social media.
2. To promote online resources on our digital channels so patients and healthcare professionals are empowered to act fast to diagnose the condition
3. To develop Hughes Syndrome/APS research by funding centres of excellence who have a track record so faster diagnosis and better treatments are available to all patients.
Through these actions our intention is to keep Hughes Syndrome/APS at the forefront of affected patients’ lives and healthcare professionals minds.
Help Us Change Things
Let’s save lives together. The lifeblood of the charity is your involvement.
Please donate to our campaign to inform patients and professionals and support research to ensure Hughes Syndrome can be diagnosed and treated early.