In this first of many blood pressure experiments, I used a home blood pressure monitor (upper arm cuff), to measure my blood pressure during my waking day. The readings were not taken at specific intervals, and I have made no attempt to show on this graph when I ate food, did exercise, drank coffee, or [...]
HELLP Syndrome
August 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
What is HELLP Syndrome? HELLP Syndrome is a rare, but serious complication that occurs in up to 12 percent of the women who have preeclampsia. The syndrome is named after the main characteristics of the disease, namely Hemolysis (break down of red blood cells), Elevated Liver enzymes, which can cause liver damage, and Low Platelet [...]
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