Assessment of hemostasis in hyperthyroid cats

Hyperthyroidism in humans is associated with a hypercoagulable state and an increased risk of thromboembolism. The objective of this prospective observational study was to evaluate hemostatic variables in hyperthyroid and euthyroid cats; the hypothesis of the authors was that hyperthyroid cats will have evidence of altered hemostasis consistent with a potential hypercoagulable state. Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM), whole-blood platelet impedance aggregometry (WBPIA) and a point-of-care viscoelastic coagulation monitor (VCM-Vet) were performed immediately after minimally traumatic venipuncture under sedation. Client-owned hyperthyroid (n = 16) and euthyroid (n = 15) cats over 8 years of age were enrolled. Hyperthyroid cats had significantly higher values ...

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