[How I explore...significance of ophthalmoscopy in patients with arterial hypertension].
The ocular fundus is the only examination which allows a simple and non invasive visualisation of the terminal vascular system. Feature analysis of fundus examination supposes a similar vascular state in the other organs and permits direct diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic choices. This article will emphasize the value of an ophthalmoscopy examination in patients with arterial hypertension.
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Service d'Ophtalmologie CHU Sart-Tilman.
Galand
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D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology