Sentences with phrase «term saddle thrombus»

This spot is known as the saddle, and it is common for the blood clot to come to rest at the top of that point, leading to the term saddle thrombus.

The site of thromboembolism most commonly observed in cats with HCM is the distal aorta (termed a saddle thrombus), and clinical signs of hind limb paralysis and acute pain in the hind limbs may be observed.

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Euthanasia Because of the potential for repeat saddle thrombus episodes, need for regular medication administration at home, potential long term treatment of heart disease, not to mention the seriousness & painfulness of the cat's initial predicament, 25 % of pet owners elect euthanasia without attempting treatment.

We have discussed saddle thrombus in terms of heart disease so far but it turns out there are other ways to get an aortic thromboembolism.