title: Coagulopathies in horses.
abstract: Although primary coagulopathies are rare in horses, changes in coagulation and fibrinolysis are commonly associated with inflammatory diseases. A clear understanding of the pathophysiology of normal and abnormal hemostasis is required to be able to choose and interpret diagnostic tests evaluating coagulation and fibrinolysis. After diagnosis, treatment of the underlying disease must occur regardless of whether clinical manifestations (excessive bleeding or thrombosis) of the coagulopathy are present or not. Specific treatment may be initiated if there are clinical signs of coagulopathy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 501 DW Brooks Dr, Athens, GA 30602, USA. Electronic address: kirae@uga.edu.
authors.forename: Kira L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Epstein
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000662:veterinary*; D005342:Fibrinolysis; D006487:Hemostasis; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D006736:Horses
keywords: DIC; Hypercoagulation; Hyperfibrinolysis; Hypocoagulation; Hypofibrinolysis