[Atheroembolism]

The observation of the eye-ground allows the recognition of atheromatous emboli within the arterial lumen and some of the characteristics of the evolution of such an accident. An analogy is drawn with pathological observations and clinical findings. The increased use of arterial invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures has increased the chances of producing atheroembolism giving the opportunity of observing its pathological and clinical consequences. We comment on the factors that could explain the lack of recognition and demonstration of cholesterol embolism. Lack of awareness is still the main factor.