Consultative Hematology: The Pregnant Patient Pregnancy Loss

The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies has been associated with an increased risk of recurrent pregnancy loss, and there is evidence to suggest that antithrombotic therapy improves the likelihood of a successful outcome in affected women. Recent studies suggest an association between hereditary thrombophilia and pregnancy loss, although a causal role remains controversial. Although the available data are limited and flawed, there is …