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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
[[Image:Sarcoma embolus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|<small><center><b>Sarcoma embolus (dog)</b>. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
[[Image:Sarcoma embolus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|<small><center><b>Sarcoma embolus (dog)</b>. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]
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.
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 ==
== Clinical Signs ==
Prognosis is grave in most cases.
Prognosis is grave in most cases.
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|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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[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''']
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Arterial_Pathology]] [[Category:Expert_Review - Small Animal]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Dog]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Cat]]
[[Category:Arterial_Pathology]] [[Category:Expert_Review - Small Animal]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Dog]] [[Category:Vascular_Diseases_-_Cat]]
[[Category:Cardiology Section]]