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Heart-Shaped Subhyaloid Haemorrhage in Valsalva Retinopathy With Successful Delayed Minimally Invasive Management
Shamim Choudhury1, Adhikari Dissakaruna2, Hallam Amos3
1Emergency Department, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham, GBR.
Cureus
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Valsalva retinopathy can cause sudden vision loss. A rare heart-shaped hemorrhage in a diabetic patient showed significant recovery after delayed intravitreal treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Vascular Emergencies
Background:
- Valsalva retinopathy, caused by increased intrathoracic or intra-abdominal pressure, leads to subhyaloid hemorrhage and acute vision loss.
- Atypical hemorrhage morphologies are infrequently reported, despite multimodal imaging advancements.