Retinal-vein occlusions: carotid artery evaluation indicated.
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.
D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012169:Retinal Vein