A 29-year-old pregnant female at 32 weeks of gestation develops pre-eclampsia and presents with elevated blood pressure and proteinuria. A TEG is performed to assess her coagulation status, and the results are as follows: • R = 8 minutes (normal) • K = 4 minutes (normal) • α-Angle = 55° (normal) • MA = 70 mm (normal) • LY30 = 20% (elevated) Questions: 1. What does the elevated LY30 suggest in this pregnant patient with pre-eclampsia? 2. How would you manage the coagulation findings in this patient? 3. What other complications might arise in this patient with pre-eclampsia and how could TEG help guide management?
[Verified Answer]: A 29-year-old pregnant female at 32 weeks…
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