Labor and delivery: DIC, HELLP, preeclampsia

Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2023 Dec 8;2023(1):737-744. doi: 10.1182/hematology.2023000500.ABSTRACTHematologists are often needed to assist with the management of microangiopathic emergencies in pregnancy. A firm understanding of the diagnosis and management of preeclampsia with severe features, hemolysis elevated liver enzyme and low platelet syndrome, and disseminated intravascular coagulation, which are the most common causes of microangiopathic emergencies, is critical. However, being able to consider when other microangiopathic emergencies (acute fatty liver of pregnancy, congenital and acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, complement mediated microangiopathy, antiphospholipid syndrome) should be considered is imperative. The hematologist and obstetric team should work together to optimize the care of common as well as rare hematologic emergencies.PMID:38066933 | PMC:PMC10727058 | DOI:10.1182/hematology.2023000500
Source: Hematology ASH Education Program - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research