| A case of frequently recurring amaurosis fugax with atherothrombotic ophthalmic artery occlusion. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14718711 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 49-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia experienced frequent transient monocular blindness in the right eye during a 3-week period. Examination revealed atherothrombotic occlusion of the right ophthalmic artery (OA) without embolic sources. After treatment with aspirin, attacks resolved completely. Her symptoms were attributed to microembolism from the occluded OA. |
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Authors:
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M Nakajima; K Kimura; K Minematsu; K Saito; T Takada; M Tanaka |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 62 ISSN: 1526-632X ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 2004 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-01-13 Completed Date: 2004-03-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 117-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Cerebrovascular Division, Department of Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan. nakazima@hsp.ncvc.go.jp |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Amaurosis Fugax
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diagnosis*,
drug therapy,
etiology Angiography, Digital Subtraction Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications, diagnosis* Arteriosclerosis / complications, diagnosis Aspirin / therapeutic use Diabetes Complications Female Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use Humans Hyperlipidemias / complications Middle Aged Ophthalmic Artery* / radiography Recurrence Remission, Spontaneous Retinal Diseases / complications, diagnosis* Thrombosis / complications, diagnosis |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Fibrinolytic Agents; 50-78-2/Aspirin |
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