The obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome

J Reprod Immunol. 2008 Jan;77(1):41-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2006.12.003. Epub 2007 Jan 19.

Abstract

The association of persistent presence of circulating antiphospholipid antibodies and thromboembolic events, (recurrent) pregnancy loss or both is termed antiphospholipid syndrome. Pregnancies in women with the syndrome should be regarded as at high-risk for complications. Optimal management consisting of close follow-up and pharmacological treatment can result in about 70-80% live births. Apart from the laboratory diagnosis of the syndrome and pathophysiology, this review will focus on treatment during pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / etiology
  • Abortion, Habitual / immunology
  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin / blood
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / etiology
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / therapy*
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor / blood
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*
  • Thromboembolism / etiology
  • Thromboembolism / immunology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin
  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor
  • Heparin
  • Aspirin