title: Pulmonary embolism in the setting of HELLP syndrome.
abstract: HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets) complicates 0.5-0.9% of pregnancies and is frequently associated with multiorgan dysfunction. Treatment relies on prompt diagnosis, delivery and supportive care. The clinical presentation may make the concurrent diagnosis and management of other disease entities challenging. This case report describes a patient with postpartum HELLP syndrome complicated by severe multiorgan dysfunction and pulmonary embolism.
authors: Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: mep9042@nyp.org.
authors: M
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authors: Prin
authors: Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Gaffney
authors: Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.
authors: S W
authors: SW
authors: Mankowitz
mesh_terms: D058646:Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D017359:HELLP Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D010656:Phenylephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D058646:Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Agonists; D000077324:Crystalloid Solutions; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D010656:Phenylephrine
keywords: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy; Amniotic fluid embolism; Critical care; HELLP syndrome; Multiple organ failure; Pulmonary embolism