Abstract
Monitoring the course of platelet function in HELLP (haemolysis, elevated liver-enzymes and low platelets) syndrome is important for clinical decision-making. We present a primigravid woman developing HELLP syndrome at 29 weeks and 6 days. Platelet function was monitored by multiple electrode aggregometry (MEA), platelet function analyzer (PFA-100®), platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) over an 11-day period. MPV and PFA-100® seem better predictors for platelet function than platelet levels.
| Original language | English (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 160-163 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Platelets |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- HELLP syndrome
- MPV
- Multiplate
- PFA-100
- platelets