Open AccessRetinal artery embolization: A rare presentation of calcific aortic stenosis
Author(s) -
Reimers Carl D.,
Berger Marvin,
Williams Richard J.,
Tranbaugh Robert F.,
Jay Wisnicki H.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
clinical cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.263
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1932-8737
pISSN - 0160-9289
DOI - 10.1002/clc.4960190322
Subject(s) - medicine , embolization , retinal artery , stenosis , branch retinal artery occlusion , retinal artery occlusion , aortic valve , retinal , presentation (obstetrics) , radiology , complication , cardiology , surgery , fluorescein angiography , ophthalmology
Retinal artery embolization is an unusual but serious complication of calcific aortic stenosis. However, it is rare for retinal embolization to be the presenting feature of aortic stenosis. This report describes a young patient who presented with an acute retinal artery occlusion secondary to calcific aortic valve disease, and discusses the rationale for early surgical intervention.