Characteristics of pregnancy complications and treatment in obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome in China

ConclusionsThe live birth rate of OAPS patients in Shanghai was 86%. Even if OAPS patients were treated, pregnancy complications could occur, and these patients might need further second-line treatment.Key Points•This is the first study to report data on Chinese OAPS patients. The live birth rate was 86%.• Lupus anticoagulant and IgG aβ2GPI were risk factors for miscarriage and intrauterine death in our cohort.• Despite active treatment, 9 patients had obstetric complications. Therefore, further second-line treatment is still needed.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research