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Pathophysiology of acute laminitis.

J N Moore1, D Allen, E S Clark

  • 1College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Acute laminitis in horses may stem from digital blood vessel constriction, causing fluid to accumulate in tissues. This review examines the pathophysiology of this painful equine condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Equine Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Equine laminitis is a debilitating condition affecting horses.
  • Understanding its pathophysiology is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on the pathophysiology of acute laminitis in horses.
  • To elucidate the proposed mechanisms leading to the onset of laminitis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research findings.
  • Analysis of data related to vascular changes in the equine digit.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests postcapillary vessel constriction in the digit is a key factor.
  • This constriction elevates capillary hydrostatic pressure.
  • Increased pressure drives fluid into the interstitial space, contributing to laminitis.

Conclusions:

  • The review highlights vascular constriction as a primary event in acute laminitis.
  • Further research into these mechanisms can inform therapeutic strategies.
  • Understanding fluid dynamics in the equine digit is essential for laminitis research.

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