Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aortic blood clot after stomach twist in a Great Dane dog
By Carter, W O·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Dale City Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Aortic thromboembolism as a complication of gastric dilatation/volvulus in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed Great Dane developed a serious complication after surgery for gastric dilatation/volvulus (a life-threatening stomach condition). Four days after the surgery, a blood clot formed and blocked blood flow in a major artery, leading to severe health issues. Despite 48 hours of supportive care, the dog did not improve and was euthanized. The exact cause of the blood clot was not identified, but it likely started in the heart.
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Abstract
An unusual complication of gastric dilatation/volvulus developed in a 10-year-old spayed Great Dane. An aortic thromboembolus lodged in the iliac artery bifurcation 4 days after admission and tube gastropexy to correct the condition. The dog was euthanatized after 48 hours of supportive care failed to elicit any improvement. Thrombus formation appeared to originate in the left ventricle; however, a primary cause could not be determined.
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