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Reversal of cilioretinal artery occlusion with intra-arterial tissue plasminogen activator.

Authors :
McClellan AJ
Flynn HW Jr
Peterson EC
Schatz NJ
Source :
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

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