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Endocrinopathies Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

obesity is a PF for?

A

endocrine disorders

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2
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EMS?

A

Equine metabolic syndrome
increased adiposity
hyperinsulinemia (PF for laminitis)
insulin resistance

presenting complaint is usually laminits

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3
Q

EMS signalment?

A

6-20yo
common in ponies, Arabians, QH
“Easy Keepers!”

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4
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EMS can cause?

A
increased adiposity
hyperinsulinemia, laminitis!
insulin resistance
dyslipidemia - high/low lipids
High/low blood adipcytokines
     cytokines secreted by adipose tissue
systemic inflammation
seasonal arterial hypertension
     less common
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5
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Signs of obesity

A
high BCS 8-9
cresty neck
regional adiposity
males: preputial adipose tissue
     blocks lymph return > edema
females: mammary gland adipose tissue
mild laminitis - growth rings
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6
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EMS PF’s

A

obesity
genetics
* require fewer calories to maintain wt

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7
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Insulin dysregulation?

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Refers to hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance

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8
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EMS vs DM?

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DM

  • high glucose
  • inadequate inslin rspons, “hypoinsulinemia”
  • less common

EMS

  • NORMAL glucose
  • hyperinsulinemia
  • insulin resistance
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