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Remote Consult Protocols for Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Visionary Approach in Emergency Care?

by Marco Propersi posted August 22, 2024 No Comments

Background: Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a time-sensitive ophthalmic emergency that demands rapid diagnosis and intervention. Administration of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IVtPA) within 4.5 hours of symptom onset appears to be the most promising approach for improving visual outcomes, supported ...

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REBEL Core Cast 97.0 – Acute Vision Loss II

by Anand Swaminathan posted March 8, 2023 No Comments

Take Home Points: Assess patients with floaters or flashers for retinal or vitreous detachment. Rapid diagnosis and emergency referral improves outcomes of ophthalmologic interventions. CRAO is a stroke of the eye; patients should be considered for a complete stroke work ...

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