Why do cats die suddenly from clots after seemingly successful surgery?

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My cat had surgery for a chylothorax and died of a heart attack five days later. She had no heart problems. She was 8 and only health problem was idiopathic chylothorax. They said it might be a clot, but it happened five days later and she was better, she was going home. It was so sudden and they weren't able to resuscitate. I wanted to know if this is possible, can she get better (surgery seemed successful) and suddenly die 5 days later from a clot caused by surgery? Pet's info: Cat | European Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 years and 8 months old

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Hi, I am sorry to hear that your cat suddenly passed away. Since her death was sudden and her clinical signs had resolved with treatment of chylothorax, I am also inclined to think a clot caused the sad outcome. I am sorry, it is very sad and unexpected. I have come across this before with trauma, heart failure patients and also in a dog post gastric torsion surgery. I send you all my sympathy.

Why do cats die suddenly from clots after seemingly successful surgery?

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