BRACHIOCEPHALIC ATHEROSCLEROSIS - CAUSE OF AMAUROSIS FUGAX

被引:8
作者
KADIR, S
ROBERSON, GH
机构
[1] MASSACHUSETTS GEN HOSP,DEPT RADIOL,BOSTON,MA 02114
[2] HARVARD UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT RADIOL,BOSTON,MA 02115
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D O I
10.1148/130.1.171
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Atherosclerosis of the brachiocephalic artery is not generally recognized as a cause of amaurosis fugax. Five such cases are reported. Three patients underwent surgery and remain asymptomatic. One was lost to follow-up; another was receiving oral medication and remained asymptomatic for the 12-month follow-up period.
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页码:171 / 173
页数:3
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