Abstract | UNLABELLED: METHODS: Among 395 patients with RA hospitalized in the Clinic of Rheumatology from January 2003 to December 2004 (2 years), in 39 patients with suspicion of antiphopspholipid syndrome the aCL antibodies were determined. In 7 cases we confirm the presence of aCL antibodies. Patients positive for antiphospholipid antibodies were invited to the Clinic on the beginning of 2006 (after 2 years from previous hospitalization) to analyze clinical course of disease and to perform laboratory examination. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Ewa Walewska, Robert Rupińiski, Anna Filipowicz-Sosnowska, Bozena Wojciechowska |
Journal | Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnetrznej
(Pol Arch Med Wewn)
Vol. 115
Issue 5
Pg. 438-42
(May 2006)
Poland |
Vernacular Title | Odległe obserwacje chorych na reumatoidalne zapalenie stawów z obecnymi przeciwciałami antyfosfolipidowymi. |
PMID | 17195357
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies, Antiphospholipid
- Antirheumatic Agents
- Biomarkers
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Antibodies, Antiphospholipid
(blood)
- Antirheumatic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
(diagnosis, immunology, therapy)
- Biomarkers
(blood)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prognosis
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