The Booty Report

News and Updates for Swashbucklers Everywhere

Arrr! A mighty danger befallin' ye scurvy dogs! Carrying a child in rheumatic disease be raisin' yer risk o' fourfold for a calamitous CVE!

2023-11-12

Yarr, mateys! Listen up, ye scurvy dogs! Them lasses carryin' wee ones with lupus and APS be havin' an 18-fold greater danger of a heart mishap, jus' afore and up to 6 weeks after birthin', than their mateys without such troubles. Arrr!

In a language befitting a pirate from the 17th century, I have news to share that may shiver your timbers! It seems that pregnant souls who suffer from lupus and concomitant APS (antiphospholipid syndrome) face a risk as mighty as the sea itself. Arrr, they be 18 times more likely to experience a cardiovascular event during the time they are carrying their precious cargo and up to 6 weeks following the blessed arrival. This be no ordinary risk, mateys!
Ahoy! 'Tis none other than the Medscape Medical News that brings us this scurvy information. They've sailed the treacherous seas of medical research and discovered this perilous truth. Picture a ship caught in a tempest, battling monstrous waves and fierce winds. That be the kind of risk these poor souls face.
Now, ye may be wonderin' what in Davy Jones' locker be lupus and APS. Well, me hearties, lupus be a mighty tricky condition, a rogue immune system that turns against its own crew. And APS be another villainous condition, a disorder where the body's crew be attackin' certain proteins, leadin' to blood clots. Aye, 'tis a fearsome duo, indeed!
So, ye may be askin', why be this news important? Well, me mateys, 'tis crucial for the healthcare swashbucklers to be aware of these risks. The lasses who carry both lupus and APS be in dire need of special care, for their lives and the lives of their wee ones hang in the balance. We must keep a weather eye on them during and after their time at sea, keepin' a sharp lookout for any signs of a cardiovascular event.
Now, if ye be a lass with lupus and APS, fret not! There be hope on the horizon. With proper guidance from the medical experts, we can navigate these treacherous waters. They can provide us with the means to reduce the risks and keep both mother and child safe. So, fear not, me hearties, for we have the knowledge to protect ourselves against this merciless threat.
So, be ye a landlubber or a seasoned sailor, remember this tale of lupus, APS, and the treacherous cardiovascular events that lurk on the horizon. 'Tis a reminder of the challenges faced by those who carry life within them. Let us join hands and stand united, ready to face any storm that comes our way!

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