Inflammation in Retinal Vein Occlusion
Joint Authors
Chang, Louis K.
Deobhakta, Avnish
Source
International Journal of Inflammation
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Retinal vein occlusion is a common, vision-threatening vascular disorder.
The role of inflammation in the pathogenesis and clinical consequences of retinal vein occlusion is a topic of growing interest.
It has long been recognized that systemic inflammatory disorders, such as autoimmune disease, are a significant risk factor for this condition.
A number of more recent laboratory and clinical studies have begun to elucidate the role inflammation may play in the molecular pathways responsible for the vision-impairing consequences of retinal vein occlusion, such as macular edema.
This improved understanding of the role of inflammation in retinal vein occlusion has allowed the development of new treatments for the disorder, with additional therapeutic targets and strategies to be identified as our understanding of the topic increases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Deobhakta, Avnish& Chang, Louis K.. 2013. Inflammation in Retinal Vein Occlusion. International Journal of Inflammation،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Deobhakta, Avnish& Chang, Louis K.. Inflammation in Retinal Vein Occlusion. International Journal of Inflammation No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Deobhakta, Avnish& Chang, Louis K.. Inflammation in Retinal Vein Occlusion. International Journal of Inflammation. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472347
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472347