Bilateral central retinal artery occlusion as a premonitory presentation in giant cell arteritis
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is an ophthalmologic emergency. Carotid artery atherosclerosis, cardiogenic emboli, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, and giant cell arteritis (GCA) are the contributing risk factors for CRAO. It is imperative to rule out GCA in patients aged above 50 years as...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.tnoajosr.com/article.asp?issn=2589-4528;year=2020;volume=58;issue=3;spage=209;epage=211;aulast=Koilparampil |