Pulmonary embolism in the course of antiphospholipid syndrome

A short overview of the literature on pulmonary thromboembolism in the course of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is presented. The mechanism of pulmonary thrombosis and related arterial emboli as well as non-thrombotic changes in pulmonary vessels are discussed. The antithrombotic prophylaxis, conservative and surgical treatment of pulmonary thrombosis associated with APS are reviewed.