Multiple retinal emboli following a new carotid stenting procedure

This report discusses the observation of multiple retinal emboli following placement of a new carotid stenting device. Especially dense plaques in the carotid artery can shatter into dust-like particles that may be fine enough to penetrate the filter of the new device, thus posing the danger of reti...

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Published inThe Ochsner journal Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 84 - 85
Main Authors Hesse, Richard J, Culotta, Anthony J, Ramee, Stephen R, N'dandu, Zola
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Ochsner Clinic Foundation Academic Center - Publishing Services 01.12.2006
Ochsner Clinic, L.L.C. and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
Subjects
Case Report
Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
Edema
Patients
Stents
carotid stenting
retinal emboli
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Summary:This report discusses the observation of multiple retinal emboli following placement of a new carotid stenting device. Especially dense plaques in the carotid artery can shatter into dust-like particles that may be fine enough to penetrate the filter of the new device, thus posing the danger of retinal perfusion.
Bibliography:Corresponding author: Richard J. Hesse, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121, Tel: 504 842 3917, Fax: 504 842 2292, rhesse@ochsner.org
The authors have no commercial or proprietary interest in any drug, device or equipment mentioned in the submitted article. No grants have been allocated for the preparation of this manuscript.
ISSN:1524-5012