Hypotensive retinopathy in Takayasu's arteritis.
Takayasu's arteritis could result in chronic ocular ischemia with a spectrum of changes that is referred to as Takayasu retinopathy. The role of an ophthalmologist includes photocoagulation, monitoring for complications, and timely referral for intervention. This article illustrates one such case that was effectively managed.
Vedantham
Vasumathy
V
Retina-Vitreous Service, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, 1, Anna Nagar, Madurai - 625 020, Tamilnadu, India.
Ratnagiri
Praveen Krishna
PK
Ramasamy
Kim
K
D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000503:physiopathology; D013625:Takayasu Arteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D014792:Visual Acuity