Thromboembolism - Revision history

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-|full search = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083206605.pdf '''Feline thromboembolism.''' Moïse, N. S.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 22, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2008, 2008, pp 229-232]
+|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083206605.pdf '''Feline thromboembolism.''' Moïse, N. S.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 22, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2008, 2008, pp 229-232]
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 == Introduction ==
 [[Image:Sarcoma embolus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|<small><center><b>Sarcoma embolus (dog)</b>. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
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 Prognosis is grave in most cases.
-==Literature Search==
+{{Learning
+|full search = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083206605.pdf '''Feline thromboembolism.''' Moïse, N. S.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 22, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2008, 2008, pp 229-232]
-[[Image:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
+}}
 == References ==
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 In order for a thromboembolism to occur, some changes in the vasculature need to be present. These include disruption of endothelial integrity, disruption of flow, disruption of blood [[Haemostasis|haemostasis]] and disruption of fibrinolysis.
-The incidence of thromboembolism greatly increases with certain diseases including [[:Category:Cardiovascular System - Pathology|heart disease]], neoplasia, [[:Category:Lymphoreticular and Haematopoietic System - Pathology|blood disorders]], parasitic diseases and [[hyperadrenocorticism]].
+The incidence of thromboembolism greatly increases with certain diseases including [[:Category:Cardiovascular System - Pathology|heart disease]], neoplasia, [[:Category:Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System - Pathology|blood disorders]], parasitic diseases and [[hyperadrenocorticism]].
 == Clinical Signs ==

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 == Introduction ==
 [[Image:Sarcoma embolus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|<small><center><b>Sarcoma embolus (dog)</b>. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
-As the name implies, a thromboembolism is a clot ([[thrombus]]) or foreign body that blocks vessels a distance away from its site of origin. The most significant sites of thromboembolic formation are the following: lungs, CNS, terminal aorta, kidneys.
+As the name implies, a thromboembolism is a clot ([[Thrombosis|thrombus]]) or foreign body that blocks vessels a distance away from its site of origin. The most significant sites of thromboembolic formation are the following: lungs, CNS, terminal aorta, kidneys.
-In order for a thromboembolism to occur, some changes in the vasculature need to be present. These include disruption of endothelial integrity, disruption of flow, disruption of blood [[:Category:Haemostasis|haemostasis]] and disruption of fibrinolysis.
+In order for a thromboembolism to occur, some changes in the vasculature need to be present. These include disruption of endothelial integrity, disruption of flow, disruption of blood [[Haemostasis|haemostasis]] and disruption of fibrinolysis.
-The incidence of thromboembolism greatly increases with certain diseases including [[:Category:Cardiovascular System - Pathology|heart disease]], neoplasia, [[:Category:Lymphoreticular and Haemoatopoietic System - Pathology|blood disorders]], parasitic diseases and [[hyperadrenocorticism]].
+The incidence of thromboembolism greatly increases with certain diseases including [[:Category:Cardiovascular System - Pathology|heart disease]], neoplasia, [[:Category:Lymphoreticular and Haematopoietic System - Pathology|blood disorders]], parasitic diseases and [[hyperadrenocorticism]].
 == Clinical Signs ==

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-[[Image:Sarcoma embolus.jpg|thumb|right|125px|<small><center><b>Sarcoma embolus (dog)</b>. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
+== Introduction ==
-== Introduction<br> ==
+In order for a thromboembolism to occur, some changes in the vasculature need to be present. These include disruption of endothelial integrity, disruption of flow, disruption of blood [[:Category:Haemostasis|haemostasis]] and disruption of fibrinolysis.
-As the name implies, a thromboembolism is a clot (thrombus) or foreign body that blocks vessels a distance away from its original site of origin. The most significant sites of thromboembolic formation are the following: lungs, CNS, terminal aorta, kidneys.
+The incidence of thromboembolism greatly increases with certain diseases including [[:Category:Cardiovascular System - Pathology|heart disease]], neoplasia, [[:Category:Lymphoreticular and Haemoatopoietic System - Pathology|blood disorders]], parasitic diseases and [[hyperadrenocorticism]].
-In order for a thromboembolism to occur, some changes in the vasculature need to occur. These include disruption of endothelial integrity, disruption of flow, disruption of blood haemostasis amd disruption of fibrinolysis.
+== Clinical Signs ==
-<br>
+The '5 P's' are the characteristic clinical signs of thromboembolism. These are '''pain, paresis, pallor, pulselessness and polar (cold extremities)'''. Long term clinical effects include necrosis of the affected area. Specific clinical signs relating to the thromboembolism being in a particular area include acute onset neurological problems, renal failure if clot in kidneys and dyspnoea if it is in the lungs.
-== Clinical Signs<br> ==
+== Diagnosis ==
-The '5 P's' are the characteristic clinical signs of thromboembolism. These are pain, paresis, pallor, pulselessness and polar (cold extremities).&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" />Long term clinical effects include necrosis of the affected area. Specific clinical signs relating to the thromboembolism being in a particular area include acute onset neurological problems, renal failure if clot in kidneys and dyspnoea if it is in the lungs.<br>
+All findings and diagnostic procedures are heavily dependent on the site affected.
-<br>
+Blood tests may reveal hyperkalemia, acidosis, increased lactate, [[Azotaemia|azotemia]] and elevated serum creatine phosphokinase. Radiography, echocardiography and angiography may also be used to diagnose a thromboembolism.
-== Diagnosis<br> ==
+== Treatment ==
-All findings and diagnostic procedures are heavily dependent on the site affected.<br>
+It is important to treat the underlying conditions. Pain relief is vital and must be very strong, e.g. morphine. [[:Category:Fluid Therapy|I.V. fluids]] will also need to be given as supportive treatment. Anticoagulants, heparin or aspirin, should also be given.
-Blood tests may reveal hyperkalemia, acidosis, increased lactate, azotemia and elevated serum creatine phospohokinase. Radiography, Echocardiography and Angiography may also be used to diagnose a thromboembolism.<br>
+== Prognosis ==
-<br>
+Prognosis is grave in most cases.
-== Treatment ==
+==Literature Search==
-It is important to treat the underlying conditions. Pain relief is vital and must be very strong, e.g. morphine. I.V. fluids will also need to be given as supportive treatment. Anticoagulants: Heparin or Aspirin should also be given.
+[[Image:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
-<br>
+<br> Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
-== Prognosis<br> ==
+== References ==
-This is grave in most cases.<br>
+Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2''' (Fifth Edition) ''W.B. Saunders Company''
-<br>
+Ettinger, S.J, Feldman, E.C. (2005) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine '''(6th edition, volume 2) ''W.B. Saunders Company''
-== References<br> ==
+Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) '''Small Animal Surgery '''(Third Edition)'' Mosby Elsevier ''
-Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2 (Fifth Edition) W.B. Saunders Company<br>Ettinger, S.J, Feldman, E.C. (2005) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine (6th edition, volume 2)W.B. Saunders Company<br>Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) Small Animal Surgery (Third Edition) Mosby Elsevier <br>Merck &amp; Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition) Merial<br>Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition) Mosby Elsevier. <br>
+Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual '''(Eighth Edition) ''Merial''
-<br>
+Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine '''(Fourth Edition)'' Mosby Elsevier. ''
-[[Category:Arterial_Pathology]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Review]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Dog]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Cat]]
+{{review}}

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-[[Image:sarcoma embolus.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Sarcoma embolus (dog)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
+[[Image:Sarcoma embolus.jpg|thumb|right|125px|<small><center><b>Sarcoma embolus (dog)</b>. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
-===Description===
+== Introduction<br> ==
-*As the name implies, a thromboembolism is a clot (thrombus) or foreign body that blocks vessels a distance away from its original site of origin.
+As the name implies, a thromboembolism is a clot (thrombus) or foreign body that blocks vessels a distance away from its original site of origin. The most significant sites of thromboembolic formation are the following: lungs, CNS, terminal aorta, kidneys.
-*The most significant sites of thromboembolic formation are the following: lungs, CNS, terminal aorta, kidneys.
+In order for a thromboembolism to occur, some changes in the vasculature need to occur. These include disruption of endothelial integrity, disruption of flow, disruption of blood haemostasis amd disruption of fibrinolysis.
-'''Requirements for thromboembolism formation:
+== Clinical Signs<br> ==
-. Disruption of endothelial integrity
+The '5 P's' are the characteristic clinical signs of thromboembolism. These are pain, paresis, pallor, pulselessness and polar (cold extremities).&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" /><span style="font-weight: bold;" />Long term clinical effects include necrosis of the affected area. Specific clinical signs relating to the thromboembolism being in a particular area include acute onset neurological problems, renal failure if clot in kidneys and dyspnoea if it is in the lungs.<br>
-. Disruption of flow
+<br>
-. Disruption of blood haemostasis
+== Diagnosis<br> ==
-. Disruption of fibrinolysis
+All findings and diagnostic procedures are heavily dependent on the site affected.<br>
-'''The incidence of thromboembolism greatly increases with certain diseases including:
+<br>
--Heart Disease
+== Treatment ==
--Neoplasia
+It is important to treat the underlying conditions. Pain relief is vital and must be very strong, e.g. morphine. I.V. fluids will also need to be given as supportive treatment. Anticoagulants: Heparin or Aspirin should also be given.
--Blood Disorders
+<br>
--Parasitic Diseases
+== Prognosis<br> ==
--Hyperadrenocorticism
+This is grave in most cases.<br>
-====Diagnosis====
+== References<br> ==
-=====History & Clinical Signs=====
+Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2 (Fifth Edition) W.B. Saunders Company<br>Ettinger, S.J, Feldman, E.C. (2005) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine (6th edition, volume 2)W.B. Saunders Company<br>Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) Small Animal Surgery (Third Edition) Mosby Elsevier <br>Merck &amp; Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition) Merial<br>Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2009) Small Animal Internal Medicine (Fourth Edition) Mosby Elsevier. <br>
-'''5 P's:'''
+<br>
--Pain
+Literature Search
--Paresis
+[[Image:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
--Pallor
+<br> Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation). <br><br><br> [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2008/20083206605.pdf '''Feline thromboembolism.''' Moïse, N. S.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 22, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2008, 2008, pp 229-232 - '''Full Text Article''']
--Pulselessness
+[[Category:Arterial_Pathology]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Review]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Dog]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Cat]]

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