Table 3

Precipitating factors in 46 patients with thrombotic microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia associated with antiphospholipid antibodies

Precipitating factorsNo (%)
Obstetric complications15 (33)
    During pregnancy9
    In the postpartum period6
Major surgical and invasive procedures4 (9)
    After renal transplantation2
    Vascular surgery1
    Renal biopsy1
Infections2 (4)
Oral contraceptives1 (2)