Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Arterial thrombosis as the cause of lameness in a foal.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Spier, S
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 3-day-old foal was brought in because it was limping on its front leg. The veterinarians found that a blood vessel in the leg, called the brachial artery, was blocked. Unfortunately, the foal was put to sleep to prevent further suffering. A thorough examination after its passing showed that the blockage was due to a blood clot, and there was also a heart defect present.
Abstract
A 3-day-old foal was examined because of forelimb lameness. Brachial artery occlusion was diagnosed. The foal was euthanatized. Necropsy revealed brachial artery thrombosis and an atrial septal defect.
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