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====Echocardiography====  

====Echocardiography====  

Echocardiography is used to identify the underlying cardiac disease. It is possible to assess the level of [[Muscle Hypertrophy|hypertrophy]], systolic and diastolic dysfunction. Intra-atrial blood stasis and spontaneous contrast (clots) may also be evident on echo.  

Echocardiography is used to identify the underlying cardiac disease. It is possible to assess the level of hypertrophy, systolic and diastolic dysfunction. Intra-atrial blood stasis and spontaneous contrast (clots) may also be evident on echo.  

====Radiography====

====Radiography====

Thoracic radiography is useful to identify any [[Pulmonary Oedema|pulmonary oedema]] or pleural effusions caused by the underlying cardiac disease.

Thoracic radiography is useful to identify any [[Pulmonary Oedema|pulmonary oedema]] or pleural [[:Category:Effusions|effusions]] caused by the underlying cardiac disease.

====Biochemistry====

====Biochemistry====

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

'''Prognosis is entirely dependent on the level of ischaemic injury'''. Several features can give an indication of prognosis but ultimately only time will tell is the cat has the ability to regain function in the affected limb. Obviously less severe clinical signs on presentation suggests a ‘better’ prognosis. The type of cardiac disease present also affects prognosis, with a better prognosis in cases of [[HCM]] with minimal atrial enlargement and no congestive heart failure. It is reported that approximately one third of cats survive the initial thromboembolus and reperfusion injury. '''The condition is thought to recur in up to a quarter of cases'''.  

'''Prognosis is entirely dependent on the level of ischaemic injury'''. Several features can give an indication of prognosis but ultimately only time will tell if the cat has the ability to regain function in the affected limb. Obviously less severe clinical signs on presentation suggests a ‘better’ prognosis. The type of cardiac disease present also affects prognosis, with a better prognosis in cases of [[HCM]] with minimal atrial enlargement and no congestive heart failure. It is reported that approximately one third of cats survive the initial thromboembolus and reperfusion injury. '''The condition is thought to recur in up to a quarter of cases'''.  

==Prevention==

==Prevention==

Moise, NS (2007) '''Presentation and management of thromboembolism in cats''' ''In Practice 2007 29: 2-8''

Moise, NS (2007) '''Presentation and management of thromboembolism in cats''' ''In Practice 2007 29: 2-8''

[[Category: To Do - Siobhan Brade]]

 

[[Category:To Do - Manson review]]

[[Category:Vascular Diseases - Cat]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]]