How is thrombophlebitis treated in horses?
Local treatment consists of hot packs and hydrotherapy applied over the swollen vein 3 or 4 times daily and the application of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solution on the affected area. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be useful in reducing pain and inflammation.
What does it mean when horses veins pop out?
Engorged, defined vessels of the face, can result from recent exercise and be a normal finding. This is especially noticeable in horses with short coats and when sweaty after exertion. It can also result from conditions that cause “damming” of the main veins that drains the face and head.
What is equine thrombosis?
A thrombus is a blood clot that may form when the blood flow of an artery or vein is restricted, when the lining of a blood vessel is damaged, or when another condition causes a horse to produce clots excessively. They can form in the heart or within blood vessels and may further obstruct blood flow.
What is jugular vein in horse?
The jugular vein carries blood from a horse’s head back to its heart. It is located within the jugular groove, on the lower side of the horse’s neck. In a normal horse, the jugular vein is a collapsed “balloon” – it is not filled with blood visibly and should not visibly pulsate.
Why do horses get aneurysms?
The larvae of the worm Strongylus vulgaris migrate through the horse’s arteries and can cause inflammation of the walls of an artery. This can develop into blood clots and aneurysms in horses infested by these parasites. Blockage or death of intestinal tissue can occur.
What causes blood clots in horses?
What should I do if I find a hematoma on my horse?
If you discover a new hematoma on your horse, the first step in treatment is to either ice or cold hose the hematoma for 15-20 minutes. It is best to do this as soon as possible so that it can both slow or even halt inflammation as well as constricting the blood vessels.
What is the prognosis of an ethmoid haematoma in a horse?
Prognosis for a horse with an ethmoid haematoma left untreated is poor as the mass is progressive and eventually causes obstruction and destruction of the nasal passage. Prognosis with treatment is good, however recurrence rates of 20%-50% have been reported depending on method of treatment.
What are the side effects of catheterization in horses?
Intravenous catheterization is commonly per- formed and well tolerated in horses, but catheter asso- ciated complications have been reported. The most commonly reported complication is thrombophlebitis, but others such as venous air embolism, exsanguination and catheter fragmentation may also occur.
What happens to an ethmoid haematoma after surgery?
An ethmoid haematoma after surgical removal, note the greenish tinged capsule. It hasn’t been definitively proven which treatment is better; however it is essential to remove the encapsulated mass in its entirety to have the best chance of avoiding recurrence.