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Clinical Neurology
Brian Mac Grory, Sean R. Landman, Paul D. Ziegler, Chantal J. Boisvert, Shane P. Flood, Christoph Stretz, Tracy E. Madsen, Michael E. Reznik, Shawna Cutting, Elizabeth E. Moore, Hunter Hewitt, James B. Closser, Jose Torres, Patrick J. Lavin, Karen L. Furie, Ying Xian, Wayne Feng, Valerie Biousse, Matthew Schrag, Shadi Yaghi
Summary: The study found that the cumulative incidence of new atrial fibrillation (AF) after central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) was approximately 49.6% at 2 years. Patients with CRAO had a higher risk of developing AF compared to controls and a similar risk to patients with stroke. CRAO was also associated with an increased incidence of new stroke.
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Ophthalmology
Kevin D. Chodnicki, Laurel B. Tanke, Jose S. Pulido, David O. Hodge, James P. Klaas, Timothy W. Olsen, M. Tariq Bhatti, John J. Chen
Summary: This population-based study demonstrated that the risk of symptomatic ischemic stroke is 2.2% in the 15 days before and after a CRAO, which is slightly lower than most studies from tertiary centers.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maria Casagrande, Nils Alexander Steinhorst, Susanne Kathrin Dippel, Fabian Kueck, Carsten Grohmann, Martin S. Spitzer, Sven Poli, Nicolas Feltgen, Maximilian Schultheiss
Summary: This study investigates the sensitivity and specificity of the CRAO-Detection Score in diagnosing CRAO without requiring fundoscopy. The questionnaire can be used as a screening tool to detect CRAO patients, which is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment of CRAO.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
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Ophthalmology
Karen M. Wai, Austen Knapp, Cassie A. Ludwig, Euna Koo, Ravi Parikh, Ehsan Rahimy, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya
Summary: This study compared the rates of stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and death in patients with retinal artery occlusions (RAOs) and a control cohort. The results showed that patients with RAO had a higher risk of stroke, MI, and death in both short-term and long-term intervals. The findings suggest the need for multidisciplinary evaluation and long-term follow-up in patients post-RAO.
JAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Zhitao Su, Zhongli Hu, Lei Wang, Yao Wang, Xiaoyun Fang, Panpan Ye
Summary: Bee sting can lead to rare cases of vision loss due to central retinal artery occlusion, and early monitoring and treatment of vision are essential.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Marlena Schnieder, Charlotte V. Fischer-Wedi, Sebastian Bemme, Mai-Linh Kortleben, Nicolas Feltgen, Jan Liman
Summary: Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) results in sudden vision loss, with retrobulbar spot sign and prominent middle limiting membrane (p-MLM) sign being key indicators. The presence of p-MLM sign in SD-OCT is associated with better vision outcomes, while the retrobulbar spot sign may indicate a higher risk of secondary retinal ischemia.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mascha O. Fiedler, Dittmar Boeckler, Henrik Giese, Erik Popp, Felix C. F. Schmitt, Markus A. Weigand, Philipp Erhart
Summary: This case report describes the use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion (REBOA) in a patient with life-threatening iatrogenic bleeding during elective spinal surgery. REBOA is an emergency procedure for temporary intra-aortic balloon occlusion and has been increasingly reported since its inauguration in 1954. The successful application of REBOA contributed to the patient's survival without major clinical deficits.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Jing-Xing Li, Yu-Hsun Wang, Henry Bair, Shu-Bai Hsu, Connie Chen, James Cheng-Chung Wei, Chun-Ju Lin
Summary: COVID-19 vaccines are associated with a higher risk of retinal vascular occlusion, according to a large multicenter study. The risk is increased immediately after vaccination and persists for 12 weeks. Both the BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines are associated with this risk.
Review
Immunology
Ho-Man Leung, Sunny Chi-Lik Au
Summary: This article reviews the evidence related to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) occurring after COVID-19 vaccination. All cases presented with visual loss shortly after vaccination, with AstraZeneca and BNT vaccines being the most common. The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination are believed to outweigh its risks to ophthalmic health.
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Neurosciences
Cecilia S. Lee, Michael L. Lee, Laura E. Gibbons, Ryan T. Yanagihara, Marian Blazes, Jason P. Kam, Susan M. McCurry, James D. Bowen, Wayne C. McCormick, Aaron Y. Lee, Eric B. Larson, Paul K. Crane
Summary: The study found that older patients who present with RAVO and carry the APOE epsilon 4 allele appear to be at higher risk for vascular dementia. There were no significant associations between RAVO and AD in either APOE group.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
O. AL Jarallah
Summary: In this systematic review and subsequent meta-analysis, it was found that patients with retinal artery occlusion (RAO) are at a higher risk of acute stroke. A total of 12 papers were analyzed after excluding 350 studies that did not meet the inclusion criteria.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ophthalmology
Mohamed Foued Rmili, Ahmed Chebil, Khaled El Matri, Slim Werda, Yousra Falfoul, Leila El Matri
Summary: This case report describes a rare occurrence of unilateral central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) following spinal surgery. The compression of the orbit by a horseshoe headrest during the surgery led to this serious complication. The findings highlight the importance of proper positioning and vigilance by both the surgeon and the anesthesiologist to prevent similar complications during surgery.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Dong-Wan Kang, Keun-Hwa Jung, Wookjin Yang, Hyeong Min Kim, Youngjoon Kim, Matthew Chung, Jiyeon Ha, Monique Therese Punsalan, Eung-Joon Lee, Han-Yeong Jeong, Jeong-Min Kim, Sang-Bae Ko, Seung-Hoon Lee
Summary: This study investigated the impact of embolic sources on outcomes in central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) patients, finding that patients with embolic sources were more likely to experience visual improvement.
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Clinical Neurology
Jay B. B. Lusk, Ailin Song, Shakthi Unnithan, Hussein R. R. Al-Khalidi, Alen Delic, Adam de Havenon, Valerie Biousse, Matthew Schrag, Sven Poli, Jonathan P. P. Piccini, Ying Xian, Emily C. C. O'Brien, Brian Mac Grory
Summary: This retrospective observational cohort study found an inverse association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in a large representative sample of hospitalized patients. This study contributes to our understanding of the relationship between AF and CRAO.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nanna Vestergaard, Lasse Jorgensen Cehofski, Alexander Norgard Alsing, Anders Kruse, Jonas Ellegaard Nielsen, Anders Schlosser, Grith Lykke Sorensen, Bent Honore, Henrik Vorum
Summary: This study found that retinal artery occlusion (RAO) results in the upregulation of multiple inflammatory proteins and the downregulation of proteins involved in visual pathways.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)