Antiphospholipid antibodies and hyperhomocysteinaemia in patients with vascular occlusive disease. 2006

Patricia Casais, and Susana S Meschengieser, and Laura C Gennari, and Maria F Alberto, and Analia Sanchez-Luceros, and Alicia N Blanco, and Maria A Lazzari
Departamento de Hemostasia y Trombosis, Instituto de Investigaciones Hematologicas 'Mariano R. Castex', Academia Nacional de Medicina de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. casais@hematologia.anm.edu.ar

Hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), lupus anticoagulant (LA) and anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA) are independent risk factors for thrombosis. Even though risks are cumulative, the clinical impact of the association is unknown. Preliminary data suggested that HHcy might be associated with transient LA and ACA, disappearing after lowering HHcy. We prospectively evaluated the association of HHcy and LA/ACA, the effect of lowering HHcy with folic acid in LA behavior, and the correlation of the initial dRVVT with LA behavior after folic acid in 210 patients with thrombosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Prevalence of HHcy among patients with LA/ACA was 40%. Thirty-one patients exhibited only HHcy (15%; Group 1), 106 (50%; Group 2) had only LA/ACA, while 73 (35%; Group 3) had both. After therapy, 63% and 64% of LA/ACA remained positive in Group 3 and 2, respectively. We observed a trend towards a more positive dRVVT in persistent LA after lowering HHcy. No differences in clinical presentation or in outcomes after two years of followup were observed among the groups. Even though the association of HHcy and LA/ACA is common in patients with thrombosis, it might have no prognostic implications if Hcy levels are lowered. Currently, no laboratory findings correlate with LA behavior, which is independent of homocysteine levels and vitamin treatment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D011248 Pregnancy Complications Conditions or pathological processes associated with pregnancy. They can occur during or after pregnancy, and range from minor discomforts to serious diseases that require medical interventions. They include diseases in pregnant females, and pregnancies in females with diseases. Adverse Birth Outcomes,Complications, Pregnancy,Adverse Birth Outcome,Birth Outcome, Adverse,Complication, Pregnancy,Outcome, Adverse Birth,Pregnancy Complication
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D005260 Female Females
D005492 Folic Acid A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. Pteroylglutamic Acid,Vitamin M,Folacin,Folate,Folic Acid, (D)-Isomer,Folic Acid, (DL)-Isomer,Folic Acid, Calcium Salt (1:1),Folic Acid, Monopotassium Salt,Folic Acid, Monosodium Salt,Folic Acid, Potassium Salt,Folic Acid, Sodium Salt,Folvite,Vitamin B9,B9, Vitamin
D005500 Follow-Up Studies Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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