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The only effective treatment is delivery of the baby. Several medications have been investigated for the treatment of HELLP syndrome, but evidence is conflicting as to whether [[magnesium sulfate]] decreases the risk of seizures and progress to eclampsia. The DIC is treated with [[fresh frozen plasma]] to replenish the coagulation proteins, and the [[anemia]] may require [[blood transfusion]]. In mild cases, [[corticosteroid]]s and [[antihypertensive]]s ([[labetalol]], [[hydralazine]], [[nifedipine]]) may be sufficient. Intravenous fluids are generally required. | The only effective treatment is delivery of the baby. Several medications have been investigated for the treatment of HELLP syndrome, but evidence is conflicting as to whether [[magnesium sulfate]] decreases the risk of seizures and progress to eclampsia. The DIC is treated with [[fresh frozen plasma]] to replenish the coagulation proteins, and the [[anemia]] may require [[blood transfusion]]. In mild cases, [[corticosteroid]]s and [[antihypertensive]]s ([[labetalol]], [[hydralazine]], [[nifedipine]]) may be sufficient. Intravenous fluids are generally required. | ||
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Overview
The only effective treatment is delivery of the baby. Several medications have been investigated for the treatment of HELLP syndrome, but evidence is conflicting as to whether magnesium sulfate decreases the risk of seizures and progress to eclampsia. The DIC is treated with fresh frozen plasma to replenish the coagulation proteins, and the anemia may require blood transfusion. In mild cases, corticosteroids and antihypertensives (labetalol, hydralazine, nifedipine) may be sufficient. Intravenous fluids are generally required.