Components of HELLP syndrome
HELLP
Can present with epigastric pain before blood pressure is markedly raised.
Gives the components but not the diagnostic cut-offs for each laboratory value.
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HELLP. It helps you recall: Components of HELLP syndrome.
Haemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelets
H: Haemolysis; EL: Elevated Liver enzymes; LP: Low Platelets.
It belongs to Hypertensive disorders in OBG.
Gives the components but not the diagnostic cut-offs for each laboratory value.
Can present with epigastric pain before blood pressure is markedly raised.
Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a OBG question about Hypertensive disorders.
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