Heart (Aortic) Blood Clot in Cats

Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats
 
Aortic thromboembolismis a common heart condition which results from a blood clot dislodging within the aorta, leading to the interruption of blood flow to tissues served by that segment of the aorta. Therefore, complications arising in the aorta can be very serious.
 
Aortic thromboembolism, also referred to as saddle thrombus, is more common in cats in comparison to dogs, and it is believe to be hereditary in nature. And although mixed b ...read more

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