HELLP syndrome historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

HELLP syndrome was identified as a distinct clinical entity (as opposed to severe preeclampsia) by Dr Louis Weinstein in 1982.^[1]

References

↑ Weinstein L (1982). “Syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count: a severe consequence of hypertension in pregnancy”. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 142 (2): 159–67. PMID 7055180.

Overview