| Ocular ischemic syndrome. | |
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PMID: 19833366 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Ocular ischemic syndrome encompasses a spectrum of clinical findings that result from chronic ocular hypoperfusion. It is relatively uncommon, and the diagnosis may be difficult to make because of its variable presentations. The presence of an ocular ischemic syndrome always implies underlying severe carotid occlusive disease and may be its sole clinical manifestation. It may also result from other causes of reduced blood flow to the eye and the orbit such as systemic vasculitis. Besides visual loss and ocular/orbital pain, affected patients are also at risk for developing cerebral and myocardial infarction. Establishing the diagnosis is therefore essential with respect not only to visual prognosis but also to patient survival. Ophthalmologists have an important role in early diagnosis and in coordinating the systemic evaluation of patients. Referral to the neuroradiologist and the neurovascular specialist is warranted. We present the current knowledge on the ocular ischemic syndrome. |
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Authors:
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Efstratios Mendrinos; Theofilos G Machinis; Constantin J Pournaras |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Survey of ophthalmology Volume: 55 ISSN: 1879-3304 ISO Abbreviation: Surv Ophthalmol Publication Date: 2010 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-17 Completed Date: 2010-01-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404551 Medline TA: Surv Ophthalmol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2-34 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Vitreo-retinal Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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Carotid Stenosis
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complications*,
diagnosis,
therapy Diagnosis, Differential Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Eye / blood supply* Humans Ischemia / diagnosis, etiology*, physiopathology, therapy Ophthalmic Artery / physiopathology* Syndrome Vision Disorders / diagnosis, etiology, physiopathology, therapy |
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