Multiplate platelet aggregometry in dogs undergoing laparoscopic liver biopsy for diagnosis of chronic hepatopathy

• Published in: Journal of small animal practice Vol. 63; no. 5; pp. 389 - 396
• Main Authors: Shropshire, S. B., Olver, C. S., Twedt, D. C., Jablonski Wennogle, S. A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.05.2022; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Animals; Antithrombin; Arachidonic acid; Biopsy; Biopsy - veterinary; Bleeding; Blood platelets; Coagulation; Diagnosis; Dog Diseases - diagnosis; Dogs; Laparoscopy; Laparoscopy - veterinary; Liver; Liver diseases; Liver Diseases - veterinary; Mucosa; Platelet Aggregation; Platelets; Thrombocytopenia; Tissue factor

Objectives To assess platelet function via the Multiplate analyser in dogs undergoing laparoscopic liver biopsy for diagnosis of chronic hepatopathy. Materials and Methods Twenty‐seven client‐owned dogs were prospectively enrolled. Before laparoscopic liver biopsy, whole blood impedance platelet agg...