Background: HELLP syndome is a life-threatening condition complicating 0,5-0,9% of all pregnancies. It is characterized by endothelial dysfunction associated with microangiopathy. The syndrome is named after the triad of diagnostic criteria: Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzyme levels, and Low Platelet levels, and it is mostly classified using The Mississippi-Triple Class System. The basic treatment usually involves early delivery, antihypertensive drugs, high-dose magnesium sulphate, corticosteroids and close monitoring of fluid balance and coagulation parameters. About 30% of the cases develop
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2018-01-01
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HELLP syndome