Hypotensive retinopathy in Takayasu's arteritis

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging. 2005 May-Jun;36(3):240-4.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Pressure
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / etiology*
  • Hypotension / physiopathology
  • Hypotension / surgery
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Retinal Diseases / etiology*
  • Retinal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Retinal Diseases / surgery
  • Retinal Vessels / physiopathology
  • Takayasu Arteritis / complications*
  • Takayasu Arteritis / physiopathology
  • Takayasu Arteritis / surgery
  • Visual Acuity