HELLP Syndrome, the Importance of Doppler Intervention

Abstract

WHO has classified Preeclampsia a cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide as Preeclampsia is remaining one of 5 pregnancy diseases cause morbidity and mortality as well in Albania [2].  The neurological complications of preeclampsia and eclampsia are responsible for a major proportion of the morbidity and mortality for women and their infants alike. HELLP syndrome are a group of disorders related to endothelial damage triggered by pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and the puerperium carry an increased risk of venous thromboembolism including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST).  I have reported a patient with CVST at 37th week of pregnancy and was diagnosed as HELLP syndrome at 34th week of pregnancy and the case trough intensive care at Obstetrics and Gynecology University Hospital “Mbretëresha Geraldinë” in Tirana through a very well control protocol of treatment with a successfully determination.