Diagnosis and Management of Venous Thromboemboli: Veterinary Perspective (Interactive Session)

Thromboembolic disease is often on our differential list however it is difficult to diagnose in clinical patients. Once it is diagnosed, there is much controversy on how it should be managed. Do venous thromboemboli need to be treated? If so, when? how? Does it depend on the location? What follow-up should be done and how can response to therapy be assessed? Is life long therapy required? If not how can therapy be discontinued? What are the benefits of medical therapy. What interventional procedures are available for treatment of venous thromboemboli in dogs and cats. All of these topics will be covered during the talk and the speaker will present a critical review of the literature along with clinical cases.