Long‐term survival following embolectomy in two cats with aortic embolism

Abstract

Two cats suffering from aortic embolism were subjected to embolectomy, preceded in one case by the administration of the 5‐hydroxytryptamine antagonist, cyproheptadine, and followed in both by the administration of heparin and acetylsalicylic acid. Both animals made a good functional recovery and are in good health 2 years after surgery. The rationale underlying the medical therapy is discussed.

Ischemic neuromyopathy due to peripheral arterial embolization of an adenocarcinoma in a cat

“…The treatment of choice in human patients is surgical embolectomy, which has a success rate (with return of end organ function) of 84% (Chandler 1993). Although success has been reported (Robins et al 1982), embolectomy has not been widely adopted in cats, due to the high risk of anesthetizing affected cats and the small vessel sizes encountered.…”