Table 1.

Strength of the association between lupus anticoagulants, anticardiolipin antibodies, and thrombosis


Type of thrombosis

Lupus anticoagulants*

Odds ratio range

Anticardiolipin antibodies*

Odds ratio range
Arterial   2/2   8.65-10.84   13/19   NS-18  
Venous   5/5   4.09-16.2   2/12   NS-2.51  
Any
 
2/2
 
5.71-7.3
 
1/2
 
NS-3.66
 

Type of thrombosis

Lupus anticoagulants*

Odds ratio range

Anticardiolipin antibodies*

Odds ratio range
Arterial   2/2   8.65-10.84   13/19   NS-18  
Venous   5/5   4.09-16.2   2/12   NS-2.51  
Any
 
2/2
 
5.71-7.3
 
1/2
 
NS-3.66
 

NS indicates not significant.

*

No. of statistically significant associations/total no. of available associations.

No distinction was made between anticardiolipin isotypes.

No distinction was possible between arterial and venous thrombosis.

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