Main characteristics of HELLP complicating the APS and comparison with series of HELLP in referral obstetric centres
| APS present series(n = 16) | Martin6Class3–Class1 | Sibai1 | Audibert3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLP onset: | ||||
| Ante-partum | 14 (87.5%) | – | 70% | – |
| Post-partum | 2 (12.5%) | – | 30% | – |
| Elevated aminotransferase | 15 (94%) | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| Thrombocytopenia | 15 (94%) | 100% | 100% | 75% |
| Hypertension | 11 (69%) | 70–90% | 65% | – |
| Proteinuria >0.5g/day | 11 (69%) | 80–90% | 100% | – |
| Haemolysis | 10 (62.5%) | 100% | 100% | 51% |
| Abdominal pain | 7 (44%) | 16–50% | 100% | 73% |
| Eclampsia | 5 (31%) | 4–13% | – | 8% |
| Ascites | 3 (19%) | – | 32% | – |
| Seizures | 3 (19%) | – | – | – |
| Coagulopathy | 2 (12.5%) | 8–32% | 21% | 11% |