Retinal-vein occlusions: carotid artery evaluation indicated
Lazzaro, E.C.
Annals of Ophthalmology 18(3): 116-117
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886 PMID: 3963681 Document Number: 271604
In patients presenting with retinal-vein occlusion there is a 50% likelihood that there is concomitant carotid artery disease. Six of 12 patients originally presenting with retinal vein disease were subsequently diagnosed as having carotid artery disease. The implication is clear: Patients with retinal vein occlusions merit careful carotid artery evaluation.
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