VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts · Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachinger, DACVECC

Dual Therapy with Clopidogrel and Rivaroxaban in Cats with Thromboembolic Disease | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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Nearly half of cats on clopidogrel experience recurrent arterial thromboembolism, exposing a critical gap in feline cardiology care.

This VETgirl podcast reviews a 2022 study on using clopidogrel and rivaroxaban dual therapy to prevent arterial thromboembolism in cats with heart disease. The research found dual therapy reduced recurrence rates to 16.7% with manageable side effects, offering promising results compared to standard monotherapy. The episode provides clinical context about feline ATE, treatment challenges, and practical takeaways for veterinary professionals.

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