Abstract

Thromboelastography (TEG) in veterinary medicine is a diagnostic test used to assess the entire blood clotting process. Unlike conventional coagulation tests that assess isolated components of clotting, Thromboelastography analyzes clot initiation, formation, stabilization, and dissolution in real time, utilizing whole blood. This comprehensive evaluation enables the detection of both hypocoagulable and hypercoagulable states, which are crucial in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions such as immune-mediated diseases, liver dysfunction, hemoprotozoan diseases, neoplasia, and surgical bleeding risks. TEG has demonstrated great utility in transfusion therapy and monitoring anticoagulant efficacy in veterinary patients. Limitations regarding equipment cost, operator competence, and availability prevent its widespread use. Thromboelastography represents a substantial advancement in veterinary diagnostics, providing clinicians with vital insights into coagulation dynamics that help improve patient outcomes.

Keywords : Thromboelastography, Hypocoagulable, Hypercoagulable, ImmuneMediated Diseases, Transfusion therapy