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Coagulation Assessment in the Equine Patient
SallyAnne L DeNotta1, Marjory B Brooks2
1Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|January 29, 2020
Summary
Horses experiencing excessive bleeding require evaluation for hemostatic disorders. This review covers diagnostic tests and common coagulation problems in horses.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Hematology
- Equine Health
Background:
- Unprovoked or excessive hemorrhage in horses can indicate underlying hemostatic defects.
- Platelet dysfunction and coagulopathies are potential causes of bleeding disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of diagnostic approaches for hemostatic defects in horses.
- To review common hemostatic disorders encountered in equine clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of preliminary screening tests for coagulation.
- Outline of definitive diagnostic assays for assessing hemostasis.
- Review of clinical literature on equine hemostatic disorders.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive evaluation involves both screening and definitive coagulation tests.
- Identification of specific platelet defects and coagulopathies is crucial.
- Common hemostatic disorders in horses are presented.
Conclusions:
- Prompt evaluation of bleeding horses is essential for accurate diagnosis.
- Appropriate diagnostic testing aids in identifying the cause of hemorrhage.
- Understanding common hemostatic disorders improves clinical management of horses.
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