Hemostatic abnormalities in dogs with naturally occurring heatstroke

ConclusionsHemostatic derangements are common in dogs with naturally occurring heatstroke. Alterations in PT, aPTT, tPCA, and fibrinogen concentrations appear to be associated with the outcome at 12–24 hours PP, exemplifying the need for serial measurement of multiple laboratory hemostatic tests during hospitalization, even when within reference interval on presentation. The development of DIC, as defined in this cohort, was not associated with mortality; however, nonsurvivors had significantly more coagulation abnormalities during the first 24 hours PP.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - February 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Yaron Bruchim, Efrat Kelmer, Adar Cohen, Carolina Codner, Gilad Segev, Itamar Aroch Tags: Original Study Source Type: research