Abstract
Haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome is a rare condition associated with cerebrovascular accidents. It usually happens in the third trimester, although it can also present in the early weeks of pregnancy or the postpartum period. A 24-year-old female presented with 39 weeks of gestation. After 2 days of delivery, she developed generalised convulsions and following that she had burst abdomen with sepsis. She was diagnosed with a case of HELLP syndrome. After that she became coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive and was shifted to a COVID-intensive care unit (ICU) where she was provided ventilator support. After 3 months of ICU stay, she was shifted to the rehabilitation unit. In the meantime, she had an episode of stroke with associated quadriparesis, impaired cognition, loss of vision, dysphagia and bladder-bowel involvement. Rehabilitation outcome was partially successful in her case. Post-partum HELLP syndrome associated with COVID-19 can develop severe complications. Medical management combined with goal-oriented customised rehabilitation can lead to a better outcome.
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