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Retinal-vein occlusions: carotid artery evaluation indicated
Annals of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1986
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Patients with retinal vein occlusion have a 50% chance of also having carotid artery disease. Prompt evaluation for carotid artery disease is recommended for individuals with retinal vein occlusions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a common cause of vision loss.
- Carotid artery disease is a significant risk factor for cerebrovascular events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of concomitant carotid artery disease in patients presenting with retinal vein occlusion.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 12 patients with retinal vein occlusion was retrospectively analyzed.
- Diagnostic evaluation for carotid artery disease was performed in all patients.
Main Results:
- Six out of 12 patients (50%) with retinal vein occlusion were diagnosed with significant carotid artery disease.
- This indicates a high co-occurrence rate between the two conditions.
Conclusions:
- Retinal vein occlusion may serve as a clinical indicator for underlying carotid artery disease.
- Comprehensive carotid artery evaluation should be considered in the management of patients with retinal vein occlusion.
Abstract:
In patients presenting with retinal-vein occlusion there is a 50% likelihood that there is concomitant carotid artery disease. Six of 12 patients originally presenting with retinal vein disease were subsequently diagnosed as having carotid artery disease. The implication is clear: Patients with retinal vein occlusions merit careful carotid artery evaluation.