Transient Cortical Blindness Following Coronary Angiography

Authors :: Sara I.L. Fernandes, MD
Rita J.R. Carvalho, MD
Luís M.G. Santos, MD
Fernando M.P.M. Sá, MD
José A.S. Antunes, MD
Ana S.L. Mendes, MD
Joana S. Correia, MD
Maria F.A. Saraiva, MD
Hélia A.F. Martins, MD
João C.A. Morais, PhD
Source :: JACC: Case Reports, Vol 1, Iss 2, Pp 188-191 (2019)
Publication Year :: 2019
Publisher :: Elsevier, 2019.
Abstract: Transient cortical blindness (TCB) is an uncommon complication following coronary angiography. This report describes a case of TCB after coronary angiography in a patient admitted for acute myocardial infarction. The patient’s vision recovered completely within 16 h, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging performed 2 months later revealed no significant abnormalities. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)