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Title
The lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin antibodies, and recurrent miscarriage.
Publication Date
1990-06
Author(s)
Taylor, M
Cauchi, M N
Buchanan, Russell R C
Type of document
Journal Article
DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0897.1990.tb00666.x
Abstract
The presence of antibodies to cardiolipin and the lupus anticoagulant were investigated in 189 couples with recurrent abortion. Abnormal coagulation results as measured by an elevation of the APTT or KCT were found in 6% and 7% of patients, respectively; however, the lupus anticoagulant was detected in only 3% of patients. Anticardiolipin antibody levels higher than normal were found in 15% of patients. There was no significant difference between parameters in primary as compared to secondary recurrent aborters or subfertile compared to fertile recurrent aborters. The success of the next pregnancy could not be predicted by any of the laboratory tests.
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Citation
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology 1990; 23(2): 33-6
Jornal Title
American Journal of Reproductive Immunology
ISSN
1046-7408

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