High prevalence of lupus anticoagulant in hemodialysis patients

Life Support Syst. 1985:3 Suppl 1:58-62.

Abstract

Coagulation studies were performed in 47 hemodialysis patients in order to assess abnormalities predisposing to thrombosis. A very high incidence of Lupus Anticoagulant was detected, a finding not previously described. This work is a preliminary report of this association and of its possible clinical implications.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / etiology
  • Blood Coagulation Factors / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Thrombosis / etiology
  • Uremia / blood
  • Uremia / therapy

Substances

  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor