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Tommaso La Macchia1, Remo Albiero2, Tommaso Invernizzi3
1Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Unit of Cardiology, University of Messina, Via C. Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Case Reports in Cardiology
|May 17, 2021
Summary
Branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) can occur after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for preventing permanent vision loss from this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common procedure for treating coronary artery disease.
- Ocular complications following PCI are rare but can lead to significant visual impairment.
