2022
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1136_21
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HELLP Syndrome and COVID-19; association or accident: A case series

Abstract: Partial Hemolysis, elevation of liver enzymes and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome is a leading cause of maternal mortality. With the exceeding spread of COVID-19, leading to increasing number of COVID-19 infected cases there has been a emergence of an overlap of COVID-19 with HELLP Syndrome. Multiple factors are associated with the thrombocytopenia witnessed in COVID-19 somewhat similar to what is witnessed in preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome. We Describe a case series of two ante natal cases who presented … Show more

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“…1), as treatment for severe preeclampsia and HELLP involve urgent delivery. The relationship between severe HDP and severe COVID-19 is further complicated due to their similar clinical presentations 34,35 . Moreover, mounting evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy is an independent risk factor for the subsequent development of preeclampsia 36,37 .…”
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confidence: 99%
“…1), as treatment for severe preeclampsia and HELLP involve urgent delivery. The relationship between severe HDP and severe COVID-19 is further complicated due to their similar clinical presentations 34,35 . Moreover, mounting evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy is an independent risk factor for the subsequent development of preeclampsia 36,37 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Terdapat mekanisme serupa pada COVID-19 dan sindrom HELLP yang mengarah pada komplikasi ibu dan janin yang lebih besar. 17 Selain hipertensi, penyakit jantung koroner dan diabetes mellitus juga diketahui sebagai faktor risiko COVID-19 di Brazil dan di Cina (8,2%). 14,15 Diabetes mellitus meningkatkan kerentanan terhadap infeksi melalui resistensi insulin yang mengurangi aktivitas sel T yang menyebabkan pelemahan respon imun.…”
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“…Peningkatan kadar insulin juga dikaitkan dengan peningkatan kejadian protrombotik, yang mana berhubungan dengan keadaan COVID-19 yang lebih berat. 17 Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa mayoritas subjek merupakan ibu hamil mengalami COVID-19 derajat ringan. Proporsi tingkat keparahan COVID-19 pada penelitian ini serupa dengan penelitian lain di New York.…”
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