Table 2.

Classification of thromboembolic events in 144 patients with SLE


Event

n

Spontaneous

Recurrence
Venous thromboembolism    
    Deep vein thrombosis   6   3   3* 
    Pulmonary embolism   3   1   1  
    Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism   2   2   0  
    Retinal vein thrombosis   2   2   1 
    Subclavian vein thrombosis   2   0   0  
    Any venous thrombosis   15   8   5  
Arterial thromboembolism    
    Myocardial infarction   5   —   1 
    Ischemic stroke   5   —   2§ 
    TIA   3   —   0  
    Peripheral arterial occlusion   3   —   1  
    Any arterial event
 
16
 

 
4
 

Event

n

Spontaneous

Recurrence
Venous thromboembolism    
    Deep vein thrombosis   6   3   3* 
    Pulmonary embolism   3   1   1  
    Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism   2   2   0  
    Retinal vein thrombosis   2   2   1 
    Subclavian vein thrombosis   2   0   0  
    Any venous thrombosis   15   8   5  
Arterial thromboembolism    
    Myocardial infarction   5   —   1 
    Ischemic stroke   5   —   2§ 
    TIA   3   —   0  
    Peripheral arterial occlusion   3   —   1  
    Any arterial event
 
16
 

 
4
 

— indicates not applicable.

*

Two patients had a preceding TIA (transient ischemic attack).

Caval vein thrombosis.

Ischemic stroke.

§

TIA.

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