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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Elevated Liver tests ... most often in 2nd trimester ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Antenatal / Prenatal Care Schedule 
At Every Visit: Weight, Blood pressure, Psychosocial screening, Counseling re. Indications
Antenatal / Prenatal Care ... serum screen (AFP ... • ± Non-stress test ... Timeline #Evaluation #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Trimester
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Typically 3rd trimester ... Preeclampsia, HELLP ... Support - Critical care ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Pregnancy: HELLP ... synthesis rises later ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... : Bone, first trimester