Thromboembolic complications of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in patients with neuropathy: A two-year study

The risk of TEC with IVIg is not negligible in patients with neuropathy. Although higher with a first-ever infusion, the general risk may be comparable in IVIg-naïve and previously-treated patients. Administration of daily doses ≥ 35 g of IVIg may carry a greater risk of early TEC. Coronary disease, immobility at time of treatment, presence of ≥ 4 risk factors, should lead to caution and consideration of alternative treatments.