Hughes Syndrome: Highways and Byways is a handy and easy-to-read guide to the main features of
Hughes syndrome. There has been worldwide interest in this 'new' syndrome (first described in
1983). A clotting tendency which can potentially affect any organ in the body it is: *
responsible for 1 in 5 recurrent miscarriages (now successfully treated with aspirin and
heparin) * responsible for 1 in 5 young (under 45) strokes * a major cause of early heart
attacks * responsible for 1 in 5 deep vein thromboses * an important cause of migraine. Hughes
Syndrome: Highways and Byways is a valuable resource for professionals with an interest in the
subject as well as general practitioners and patients.
