Difference between revisions of "Thrombosis"
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[[Image:thrombosis dog nose 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Nasal thrombosis (dog)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]] | [[Image:thrombosis dog nose 2.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Nasal thrombosis (dog)'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]] | ||
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| − | [[Image:DIC thrombus.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''DIC thrombus'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]][[Category:Arterial_Pathology]][[Category:Cardiovascular_System_-_Vascular_Pathology]][[Category:To_Do_-_Cardiovascular]] | + | [[Image:DIC thrombus.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''DIC thrombus'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]] |
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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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| + | [[Category:Arterial_Pathology]][[Category:Cardiovascular_System_-_Vascular_Pathology]][[Category:To_Do_-_Cardiovascular]] | ||
[[Category:Venous_Pathology]] | [[Category:Venous_Pathology]] | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 1 July 2010
Thrombosis may be due to:
- Endothelial injury.
- Altered blood flow E.g. abnormal stasis.
- Hypercoagulability.
Often associated with other disease processes for example Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Commonly see posterior paralysis of cats with cardiomyopathy.
Spontaneous venous thrombosis is rare. Seen in cattle with traumatic reticulo-peritonitis in the caudal vena cava.
Description
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.
Diagnosis
History & Clinical Signs
- Signs depend on the area affected and the size of the blocked vessel.
- Poor perfusion below affected area.
- Malfunction and necrosis of affected organs
Laboratory Findings
Abnormalities associated with lack of blood perfusion and/or pathological conditions.
Ultrasonography
- Blood stasis
- Visualization of a thrombus
Angiography
- May show lack of opacity in affected region
Treatment
-Treat underlying problem
-IV Fluids
-Anticoagulant (Heparin for short term treatment, Aspirin for long term treatment)
Prognosis
-Depends on underlying condition