11: Coagulopathies Flashcards
Which kind of conditions cause increased platelet consumption?
Inflammatory
Which condition is consumptive thrombocytopenia associated with?
DIC
Which conditions are mild thrombocytopenia associated with?
Vasculitis, endocarditis, intravascular coagulation
What causes primary IMTP?
Idiopathic
What are some causes of secondary IMTP?
Drugs, neoplasia, infection e.g. anaplasma
What is signalment for IMTP?
Cockers, Mini Poodles, OES esp young and middle aged
What are clinical signs of IMTP?
Primary coagulopathy signs + lethargy, weakness, fever, hepato/splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy
What is also seen on bloods in IMTP?
Left-shifted neutrophilia
What is IMTP + IMHA called?
Evans’ syndrome
How do you diagnose IMTP?
Rule out others, search other causes
How do you treat IMTP?
Preds then wean off. Sometimes transfusions or platelet-rich plasma.
Which drug can increase platelet production?
Vincristine
Why do you do splenectomy in IMTP?
Spleen is destroying platelets
What is mortality of IMTP?
30%
What do plasma blood products contain?
vWF and clotting factors
What is lifespan of plasma?
Short
What is a problem with platelet-rich plasma?
Hard to prepare
What drug can cause reduced bone marrow platelet production in cats?
Azathioprine
What are some infections that can cause reduced bone marrow platelet production?
FIV, FeLV, FIP, distemper, parvo, lepto, anaplasma
How common is immune-mediated megakaryocyte production?
Rare
What are two types of inherited thrombocytopathia?
vWD, Chediak-Higashi syndrome
How common is acquired thrombocytopathia?
Not common
What are three causes of acquired thrombocytopathia?
Hyperglobulinaemia, neoplasia, NSAIDs
What species is vWD the most common in?
Rare in cats, the most common coagulopathy in dogs
What is platelet count like in vWD?
Normal
How do you test for vWD?
Assay and genetic testing
How do you treat vWD?
Palliative e.g. desmopressin, minimise trauma
How does desmopressin work to treat vWD?
Causes vWF release