All are true in HELL P syndrome except-
Hemolysis
Elevated liver enzymes
Low platelets
Develops only in the cases of maternal hypertension
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Develops only in the cases of maternal hypertension HELLP Syndromeo It is an acronym for hemolysis (H) elevated liver enzymes (EL) and low platelets (LP) (<l,00,000/mm3).o This is a rare complication of pre eclampsia (10-15%).o It may also develop even in patients without maternal hypertension,o Patient have nausea, vomiting and epigastric or right upper quadrant pain.o Patient has elevated liver enzymes (AST/ ALT > 70IU/L), LDH (>600IU/L) and bilirubin >1[?]2 mg/di
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