Central retinal artery occlusion after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Abstract Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a rare but severe and urgent complication of atrial fibrillation ablation. Awareness of this ophthalmologic complication and prompt treatment are needed because ischemic damage to the retina is irreversible from 4 hours after the onset of CRAO.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-05-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4255 |