Difference between revisions of "Venous Diseases"

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Venous Obstructive Diseases

Description

Obstruction of the venous circulation creates high pressure in the capillary beds surrounding the affected area. As a result, edema and/or effusion are very common clinical signs seen in these types of diseases. Some specific examples of venous diseases are detailed below including Budd-Chari-Like syndrome, Portal Vein Thrombosis, and Cranial Vena Cava Syndrome.

Budd-Chiari-Like Syndrome

Venous Thrombosis

Thrombophlebitis

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-=====Description=====
-*The inflammation of a vein due to clot formation.  Breaking the word down into its two parts, thrombo means clot and phlebitis means inflammation of a vein.
-*Thrombophlebitis is a problem when catheters are not maintained properly or are placed under unsterile conditions.  This condition can lead to more serious problems such as septicaemia or endocarditis.
-*Thromboplebitis is a common problem in horses, but not dogs and cats.