Anticoagulation in management of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in pregnancy

Clin Lab Med. 2013 Jun;33(2):367-76. doi: 10.1016/j.cll.2013.01.001. Epub 2013 Apr 19.

Abstract

Knowledge of antiphospholipid antibodies and their impact on pregnancy continues to evolve. A variety of antiphospholipid antibodies have been identified, but not all of them seem to be pathologic for pregnancy outcome. Understanding of which patients are at high risk for adverse pregnancy outcome and the most effective treatment will require clinical trials based on risk stratification and long-term follow-up of infants.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Thrombosis

Substances

  • Anticoagulants