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HELLP Syndrome
- epidemiology
- signs and symptoms
- diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- causes and risk factors
- treatments
- course
- patient education
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Epidemiology
HELLP syndrome, or hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets, is a consequence of gestational hypertension
HELLP affects up to 20% of women with severe pre-eclampsia, but can also occur after delivery with no signs of hypertension at time of delivery.
Signs and Symptoms
- Epigastric, RUQ, or chest pain
- nausea and vomiting
- symptoms of pre-eclampsia (headache, blurred vision, thirst)
- history and physical exam
- lab investigations
History and Physical Exam
Lab Investigations
- ALT, AST, bilirubin, LDH
- platelets
- D-dimer, fibronectin, fragmented RBCs on smear
Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
Causes and Risk Factors
Treatments
Course
Patient Education
Community Resources