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Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Hypertension > Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced > HELLP Syndrome
Urogenital Diseases > Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications > Pregnancy Complications > Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced > HELLP Syndrome

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HELLP Syndrome  

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  • Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Lowered Platelets

Scope note

  • A syndrome of HEMOLYSIS, elevated liver ENZYMES, and low blood platelets count (THROMBOCYTOPENIA). HELLP syndrome is observed in pregnant women with PRE-ECLAMPSIA or ECLAMPSIA who also exhibit LIVER damage and abnormalities in BLOOD COAGULATION.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017359

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