HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) presenting as general malaise
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Women who complain of malaise similar to flulike feelings toward the end of their pregnancy may be experiencing a severe form of pregnancy-related high blood pressure known as HELLP. HELLP is a life-threatening condition which stands for hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count. Researchers reviewed the medical literature and two cases. One woman was suspected of having the HELLP syndrome, but was not definitively diagnosed with it. Another woman with normal blood pressure was diagnosed with HELLP before delivery. Medical texts that discuss the HELLP syndrome may not include malaise as a symptom. Physicians who care for pregnant women should ask them how they are feeling, especially at the end of pregnancy.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1995
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Differential expression of placental and vascular endothelial nitric oxide synthase in an ovine model of fetal growth restriction
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The presence of endothelial nitric oxide synthase concentration in the placenta, uterine and umbilical vessels near term is evaluated in ovine model of intrauterine growth restriction induced by hyperthermia beginning in early gestation. The results have shown that placental endothelial nitric oxide synthase protein concentration is increased near term in the ovine model of intrauterine growth restriction.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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Posterior vaginal wall prolapse does not correlate with fecal symptoms or objective measures of anorectal function
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The relationship among posterior vaginal wall prolapsed of anorectal function are examined. It is concluded that anorectal symptoms do not correlate with the degree of vaginal wall prolapse and the presence of prolapse does not lead to abnormal physiologic test results.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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