Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with lung blood clot treated successfully with tPA but later died
By Sutton, Blake et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2022·Veterinary Specialty Services, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case Report: Successful Reperfusion of Pulmonary Thromboembolism Using tPA in a Cat.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat was brought in with serious breathing problems due to a condition called pulmonary thromboembolism, where a blood clot blocks blood flow in the lungs. The veterinarians used a medication called tPA to dissolve the clot, which successfully improved blood flow. Unfortunately, despite this treatment, the cat did not survive due to complications from the condition. This case highlights the challenges in treating this serious issue in cats, as more research is needed to find the best approaches.
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Abstract
Pulmonary thromboembolism is a potentially life threatening condition that is uncommonly recognized in cats. Thrombolytic agents have been described as a treatment for this condition in human and canine patients, particularly in cases where hemodynamic instability is persistent despite supportive care. This report describes the clinical course, echocardiographic diagnosis, and successful thrombolysis of a cat with pulmonary thromboembolism. Despite confirmed reperfusion, the cat succumbed to thromboembolic disease highlighting the dearth of knowledge about optimal treatment of this disease process in small animals, particularly in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35518636/