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Amaurosis in Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Radford A. J.,
Dow Ruth
Publication year - 1964
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1964.tb00249.x
Subject(s) - amaurosis , medicine , pregnancy , proteinuria , anesthesia , etiology , oliguria , surgery , genetics , renal function , biology , kidney
Summary:1 An interesting patient with convulsions and amaurosis is reported in whom hypertension, but not proteinuria was present. 2 The aetiology and treatment of amaurosis in pregnancy is presented. It is suggested that the following is the most efficacious treatment of amaurosis due to arterial spasm: a. Amyl nitrite inhalation. b. Intravenous administration of diuretics, and a vasodilator or local anaesthetic. c. Stellate ganglion block should be performed if the condition persists. d. Immediate termination of the pregnancy. 3 The value of ophthalmoscopy is emphasized.