Thrombosis

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Pulmonary artery thrombus. Courtesy of A. Jefferies

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.

Nasal thrombosis (dog). Courtesy of T. Scase
Nasal thrombosis (dog). Courtesy of T. Scase
Sarcoma embolus (dog). Courtesy of T. Scase
DIC thrombus. Courtesy of A. Jefferies