Retinal vein occlusion: a form of venous thrombosis or a complication of atherosclerosis? A meta-analysis of thrombophilic factors

• Published in: Thrombosis and haemostasis Vol. 93; no. 6; p. 1021
• Main Authors: Janssen, Mirian C H, den Heijer, Martin, Cruysberg, Johannes R M, Wollersheim, Hub, Bredie, Sebastian J H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.06.2005
• Subjects: Antibodies, Anticardiolipin - blood; Arteries; Arteriosclerosis - complications; Factor V - genetics; Humans; Hyperhomocysteinemia - complications; Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor - blood; Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2) - genetics; Mutation; Prothrombin - genetics; Retinal Vein Occlusion - blood; Retinal Vein Occlusion - etiology; Retinal Vein Occlusion - genetics; Retinal Vein Occlusion - physiopathology; Risk Factors; Thrombophilia - complications

Previous studies have shown an increased risk of retinal vein occlusion (RVO) in patients with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus. Literature on the association between thrombophilic factors and RVO consists of small studies and case reports. The objective was to determine the...