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Published on: June 4, 2020
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Evaluation of thromboelastography in bitches with pyometra
Tovah I Dorsey1,2, Elizabeth A Rozanski1,2, Claire R Sharp1,2
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA (Dorsey, Rozanski, Babyak, de Laforcade).
Summary
Pyometra in dogs causes hypercoagulable thromboelastography (TEG) results, indicated by increased clot strength and faster clot formation. This finding is crucial for managing pyometra cases effectively.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Health
- Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Background:
- Pyometra is a common uterine infection in intact female dogs.
- Disruptions in hemostasis can occur during pyometra.
- Thromboelastography (TEG) assesses blood clot formation and stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of pyometra on kaolin-activated thromboelastography (TEG) parameters in dogs.
- To compare TEG profiles of dogs with pyometra to healthy controls.
Main Methods:
- Kaolin-activated TEG was performed on 18 dogs with pyometra and 8 healthy spayed dogs.
- TEG parameters including maximum amplitude, G, alpha angle, R time, and K time were analyzed.
- Packed cell volume was also determined.
Main Results:
- Dogs with pyometra exhibited hypercoagulable TEG variables compared to healthy spayed dogs.
- Significant increases were observed in maximum amplitude, G, and alpha angle in pyometra cases.
- No significant differences were found in R time, K time, or clot lysis.
Conclusions:
- Pyometra in dogs is associated with a hypercoagulable state.
- Clinicians should anticipate hypercoagulable TEG findings in dogs with pyometra.
- These findings have implications for surgical and medical treatment planning in pyometra patients.
