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Reversal of cilioretinal artery occlusion with intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator.
- Source :
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American journal of ophthalmology case reports [Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep] 2017 Jul 08; Vol. 7, pp. 138-139. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jul 08 (Print Publication: 2017). - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Purpose: To present the reversal of a cilioretinal artery occlusion with the use of intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator.<br />Observations: A monocular 74 year old male presented with a cilioretinal artery occlusion. Treatment with intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator 7 hours after the onset of symptoms led to a complete restoration of vision.<br />Conclusions and Importance: Early intervention with tissue plasminogen activator reversed acute onset loss of vision from cilioretinal artery occlusion.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2451-9936
- Volume :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of ophthalmology case reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29260099
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2017.07.002