New Insights on Feline Heart Health

A recent study found that cats with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)—a serious heart condition—show higher D-dimer levels and lower prothrombin time (PT).

This suggests D-dimer could help identify cats at risk for dangerous blood clots caused by their heart disease.
Key takeaways:
✔ D-dimer elevation may signal clotting risk
✔ PT changes reflect altered coagulation
✔ Proteomics reveals new protein markers
Full study: Jiwaganont P, et al. BMC Vet Res. 2024. DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04170-0
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