| Literature DB >> 8792794 |
Abstract
Vascular damage in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) occurs through vasculitis, premature atherosclerosis, and hypercoagulability (predominantly due to the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome). In the Hopkins Lupus Cohort, a prospective cohort study, the incidence of thrombosis is 2 per 100 person-years of follow-up. Markers of immune-complex mediated injury (high anti-dsDNA and low C3), atherosclerosis (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, homocysteine) and antiphospholipid antibodies (lupus anticoagulant or anticardiolipin) are independent predictors of thrombosis. Hydroxychloroquine use is protective against future thrombosis.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8792794 DOI: 10.3109/03009749609069986
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Scand J Rheumatol ISSN: 0300-9742 Impact factor: 3.641