The source of embolism in amaurosis fugax and retinal artery occlusion

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1573-2630
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amaurosis fugax ; carotid artery duplex scanning ; neuro-ophthalmology ; retinal artery occlusion
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Abstract To assess the diagnostic value of an extensive cardiac screening and of carotid artery duplex scanning in patients suspected of suffering from retinal embolism, we examined 41 consecutive patients (mean age 59.6 years, range 36–74) who presented either with amaurosis fugax or with a retinal artery occlusion. In spite of extensive investigations, we found no cause in 27 patients (66%). In 11 patients (27%), symptoms were likely to be due to a stenosis or an occlusion of the ipsilateral carotid artery. In only 1 patient (2%), the heart was likely to be a source of embolism. We conclude that in patients in this age group suffering from either amaurosis fugax or a retinal artery occlusion, a carotid artery duplex scanning should be performed first as this investigation is more likely to provide useful information than an extensive cardiac screening (ECG, Holler 24-hour monitoring and precordial echocardiography).
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autor Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
autorsonst Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
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notes Abstract To assess the diagnostic value of an extensive cardiac screening and of carotid artery duplex scanning in patients suspected of suffering from retinal embolism, we examined 41 consecutive patients (mean age 59.6 years, range 36–74) who presented either with amaurosis fugax or with a retinal artery occlusion. In spite of extensive investigations, we found no cause in 27 patients (66%). In 11 patients (27%), symptoms were likely to be due to a stenosis or an occlusion of the ipsilateral carotid artery. In only 1 patient (2%), the heart was likely to be a source of embolism. We conclude that in patients in this age group suffering from either amaurosis fugax or a retinal artery occlusion, a carotid artery duplex scanning should be performed first as this investigation is more likely to provide useful information than an extensive cardiac screening (ECG, Holler 24-hour monitoring and precordial echocardiography).
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schlagwort amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
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shingle_author_1 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
shingle_author_2 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
shingle_author_3 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
shingle_author_4 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
shingle_catch_all_1 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
The source of embolism in amaurosis fugax and retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
Abstract To assess the diagnostic value of an extensive cardiac screening and of carotid artery duplex scanning in patients suspected of suffering from retinal embolism, we examined 41 consecutive patients (mean age 59.6 years, range 36–74) who presented either with amaurosis fugax or with a retinal artery occlusion. In spite of extensive investigations, we found no cause in 27 patients (66%). In 11 patients (27%), symptoms were likely to be due to a stenosis or an occlusion of the ipsilateral carotid artery. In only 1 patient (2%), the heart was likely to be a source of embolism. We conclude that in patients in this age group suffering from either amaurosis fugax or a retinal artery occlusion, a carotid artery duplex scanning should be performed first as this investigation is more likely to provide useful information than an extensive cardiac screening (ECG, Holler 24-hour monitoring and precordial echocardiography).
1573-2630
15732630
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shingle_catch_all_2 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
The source of embolism in amaurosis fugax and retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
Abstract To assess the diagnostic value of an extensive cardiac screening and of carotid artery duplex scanning in patients suspected of suffering from retinal embolism, we examined 41 consecutive patients (mean age 59.6 years, range 36–74) who presented either with amaurosis fugax or with a retinal artery occlusion. In spite of extensive investigations, we found no cause in 27 patients (66%). In 11 patients (27%), symptoms were likely to be due to a stenosis or an occlusion of the ipsilateral carotid artery. In only 1 patient (2%), the heart was likely to be a source of embolism. We conclude that in patients in this age group suffering from either amaurosis fugax or a retinal artery occlusion, a carotid artery duplex scanning should be performed first as this investigation is more likely to provide useful information than an extensive cardiac screening (ECG, Holler 24-hour monitoring and precordial echocardiography).
1573-2630
15732630
Springer
shingle_catch_all_3 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
The source of embolism in amaurosis fugax and retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
Abstract To assess the diagnostic value of an extensive cardiac screening and of carotid artery duplex scanning in patients suspected of suffering from retinal embolism, we examined 41 consecutive patients (mean age 59.6 years, range 36–74) who presented either with amaurosis fugax or with a retinal artery occlusion. In spite of extensive investigations, we found no cause in 27 patients (66%). In 11 patients (27%), symptoms were likely to be due to a stenosis or an occlusion of the ipsilateral carotid artery. In only 1 patient (2%), the heart was likely to be a source of embolism. We conclude that in patients in this age group suffering from either amaurosis fugax or a retinal artery occlusion, a carotid artery duplex scanning should be performed first as this investigation is more likely to provide useful information than an extensive cardiac screening (ECG, Holler 24-hour monitoring and precordial echocardiography).
1573-2630
15732630
Springer
shingle_catch_all_4 Smit, Roland L. M. J.
Baarsma, G. Seerp
Koudstaal, Peter J.
The source of embolism in amaurosis fugax and retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
amaurosis fugax
carotid artery duplex scanning
neuro-ophthalmology
retinal artery occlusion
Abstract To assess the diagnostic value of an extensive cardiac screening and of carotid artery duplex scanning in patients suspected of suffering from retinal embolism, we examined 41 consecutive patients (mean age 59.6 years, range 36–74) who presented either with amaurosis fugax or with a retinal artery occlusion. In spite of extensive investigations, we found no cause in 27 patients (66%). In 11 patients (27%), symptoms were likely to be due to a stenosis or an occlusion of the ipsilateral carotid artery. In only 1 patient (2%), the heart was likely to be a source of embolism. We conclude that in patients in this age group suffering from either amaurosis fugax or a retinal artery occlusion, a carotid artery duplex scanning should be performed first as this investigation is more likely to provide useful information than an extensive cardiac screening (ECG, Holler 24-hour monitoring and precordial echocardiography).
1573-2630
15732630
Springer
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