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Undiagnosed Patent Foramen Ovale Presenting as Retinal Artery Occlusion—An Emerging Association
Joint Authors
Raina, Jyoti
Sheth, Hiten G.
Laverde-Konig, Tania
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To report patent foramen ovale (PFO) as the cause of retinal artery occlusion in a young and previously fit male and discuss the appropriate medical and surgical management options.
Methods.
Interventional case report with serial fundus photographs of an 18-year-old male presenting to the eye casualty with sudden onset left visual loss.
Results.
Visual acuities were 6/24 left and 6/4 right with a left afferent pupillary defect.
Slitlamp examination confirmed a left hemiretinal artery occlusion and subsequent cardiology review with transoesophageal echocardiography revealed patent foramen ovale which was closed surgically.
Conclusions.
PFO is not uncommon and is often covert but predisposes individuals to embolic events.
These events may be ophthalmic with visual sequelae and so ophthalmologists, physicians, and other healthcare personnel should be aware of this important and emerging association.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sheth, Hiten G.& Laverde-Konig, Tania& Raina, Jyoti. 2009. Undiagnosed Patent Foramen Ovale Presenting as Retinal Artery Occlusion—An Emerging Association. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457177
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sheth, Hiten G.…[et al.]. Undiagnosed Patent Foramen Ovale Presenting as Retinal Artery Occlusion—An Emerging Association. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457177
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sheth, Hiten G.& Laverde-Konig, Tania& Raina, Jyoti. Undiagnosed Patent Foramen Ovale Presenting as Retinal Artery Occlusion—An Emerging Association. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457177
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457177