Tag: Haematuria
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How to approach the bleeding patient, part 2
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Following on from part one, where we discussed that just by getting a good history and assessing the signalment a list of differentials can be narrowed down, we now look at how we can continue to narrow down the list based on the physical examination findings. Although we now understand the way coagulation occurs in…
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Systemic hypertension, part 2: clinical signs and diagnosis
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Systemic hypertension, part 1 Systemic hypertension (SH) alone is often asymptomatic until it is severe, making early detection difficult. For this reason, it is important to know the diseases, illnesses, and other causes that can contribute to SH and recognise their clinical signs. From there, through thorough diagnostic investigations, a diagnosis will, hopefully, result then…
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Urinalysis: dipstick tips
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Following on from July’s post entitled Urinalysis: the neglected test, let’s have a look at the dipstick – it’s a very easy part of a urinalysis and essential to perform. Here are some of my tips in regards to using dipsticks: It may sound obvious, but you should always use veterinary-specific dipsticks. Human-specific dipsticks include…