Alex Lynch and Rob Goggs answer questions on indications for thromboprophylaxis, knowledge gaps in the area, if or when we should be more pro-active and ATE in cats. This is part 1 of 2.
A selection of studies referred to:
CURATIVE guidelines
FAT CAT
SUPERCAT
Characterisation of changes in the haemostasis system in dogs with thrombosis
CRASH 2
Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
CRASH 3
Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events and other morbidities in patients with acute traumatic brain injury (CRASH-3): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial
WOMAN trial
Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (WOMAN): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Rapid resolution of hyperfibrinolysis in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum following surgical control of hemorrhage