Main causes of death related to antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and primary APS that appeared during the 10-year follow-up (1999–2009) of the ‘Euro-Phospholipid’ cohort
| Causes of death* | APS associated to SLE (n=9)† No. (%) | Primary APS (n=30)† No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Myocardial infarction | 0 | 3 (10) |
| Stroke | 1 (11.1) | 3 (10) |
| SLE renal involvement | 1 (11.1) | 0 |
| SLE haematological involvement | 1 (11.1) | 0 |
| Bacterial infection | 3 (33.3) | 6 (20) |
| Viral infection | 0 | 3 (10) |
| Malignancy | 1 (11.1) | 6 (20) |
| Haemorrhage | 2 (22.2) | 7 (23) |
*Several patients had more than one cause of death.
†Percentage of death.