Microangiopathic hemolysis is RBC damage due to turbulent blood flow through abnormal vessels.
Conditions Related To Microangiopathic Hemolysis
- Severe heartworm infection
- Vascular tumors (hemangiosarcoma)
- Splenic torsion
- DIC Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Schistocytes are commonly seen in blood smears. Treatment involves diagnosis of the underlying disease process and treating it.
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