Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Feb 2012
Investigating hypercoagulability during treatment for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia: a pilot study.
Thromboembolism has recently been described as a complication following treatment for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This pilot study was undertaken to determine whether dogs suffering from ITP experience hypercoagulability during treatment and recovery. ⋯ Dogs with ITP developed changes on TEG consistent with hypercoagulability during the study period. Many factors are likely to contribute to these changes. The clinical risk of thrombosis in these patients is unknown.