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| − | ==Thrombosis== | + | ==[[Thrombosis]]== |
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| − | [[Image:Pulmonary artery thrombus.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Pulmonary artery thrombus'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]] | |
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| − | ===Description===
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| − | Thrombosis is a localized or generalized intravascular clot formation. Thrombi form as the result of trauma or pathological processes affecting the blood vessel endothelium or disturbances to blood flow and/or blood composition. Some diseases such as infective endocarditis and heart worm increase the risk of thrombi formation.
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| − | ===Diagnosis===
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| − | ====History & Clinical Signs====
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| − | *Signs depend on the area affected and the size of the blocked vessel.
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| − | *Poor perfusion below affected area.
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| − | *Malfunction and necrosis of affected organs
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| − | ====Laboratory Findings====
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| − | Abnormalities associated with lack of blood perfusion and/or pathological conditions.
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| − | ====Ultrasonography====
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| − | *Blood stasis
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| − | *Visualization of a thrombus
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| − | ====Angiography====
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| − | *May show lack of opacity in affected region
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| − | ===Treatment===
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| − | -Treat underlying problem
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| − | -IV Fluids
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| − | -Anticoagulant (Heparin for short term treatment, Aspirin for long term treatment)
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| − | ===Prognosis===
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| − | -Depends on underlying condition
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| | ==Thromboembolism== | | ==Thromboembolism== |