title: Recognition and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation in horses.
abstract: This article reviews normal hemostasis in order to provide the reader with the basis for understanding the pathogenesis and manifestations (both clinical and laboratory) of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in horses. DIC is subsequently discussed. The diagnosis and treatment of DIC in horses are also described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Medicine, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006487:Hemostasis; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses