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Intra‐arterial thrombolysis of central retinal artery occlusion following percutaneous atrial septal defect closure
Author(s) -
Jeon Jin Pyeong,
Cho Young Dae,
Han Moon Hee
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.26100
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , thrombus , central retinal artery occlusion , cardiology , occlusion , thrombolysis , surgery , myocardial infarction , visual acuity
Use of percutaneous devices for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure is growing, given the minimally invasive nature and the long‐term durability of this approach. The reported rate of thrombus formation after catheter closure is 1.2%. Thrombotic risk varies according to closure device and Dacron‐covered nitinol Amplatzer devices carry a 0‐0.3% rate of thrombus formation; but central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is rarely implicated as an adverse event. Herein, we report the first successful intra‐arterial thrombolytic treatment of CRAO developing after ASD closure via Amplatzer device. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.