Endocrinopathies Flashcards
1
Q
obesity is a PF for?
A
endocrine disorders
2
Q
EMS?
A
Equine metabolic syndrome
increased adiposity
hyperinsulinemia (PF for laminitis)
insulin resistance
presenting complaint is usually laminits
3
Q
EMS signalment?
A
6-20yo
common in ponies, Arabians, QH
“Easy Keepers!”
4
Q
EMS can cause?
A
increased adiposity
hyperinsulinemia, laminitis!
insulin resistance
dyslipidemia - high/low lipids
High/low blood adipcytokines
cytokines secreted by adipose tissue
systemic inflammation
seasonal arterial hypertension
less common
5
Q
Signs of obesity
A
high BCS 8-9
cresty neck
regional adiposity
males: preputial adipose tissue
blocks lymph return > edema
females: mammary gland adipose tissue
mild laminitis - growth rings
6
Q
EMS PF’s
A
obesity
genetics
* require fewer calories to maintain wt
7
Q
Insulin dysregulation?
A
Refers to hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance
8
Q
EMS vs DM?
A
DM
- high glucose
- inadequate inslin rspons, “hypoinsulinemia”
- less common
EMS
- NORMAL glucose
- hyperinsulinemia
- insulin resistance
