Plasmatic coagulation and fibrinolysis in healthy and Otostrongylus ‐affected Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris)

ConclusionsResults were most consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation. Treatment with antifibrinolytic drugs to control hemorrhage may be unrewarding; alternative therapies such as plasma transfusions or coagulation factor concentrates should be investigated.

Source: Veterinary Clinical Pathology - September 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sarrah Kaye, Shawn Johnson, Carlos Rios, Daniel J. Fletcher Tags: Original Research Source Type: research