Causes of death in LUMINA patients as a function of hydroxychloroquine use*
| Causes | Hydroxychloroquine use | Total n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes n (%) | No n (%) | ||
| SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus. | |||
| *Differences not significant by Fisher’s exact text. | |||
| †Malignant processes (n = 2), accidents (n = 1), unknown (n = 7). | |||
| SLE | 11 (44.0) | 18 (50.0) | 29 (47.5) |
| Vascular events | 2 (8.0) | 4 (11.1) | 6 (9.8) |
| Infectious processes | 6 (24.0) | 10 (27.8) | 16 (26.2) |
| Other† | 6 (24.0) | 4 (11.1) | 10 (16.4) |
| Total | 25 (100.0) | 36 (100.0) | 61 (100.0) |