Title of article
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a Patient with Metabolic Syndrome X
Author/Authors
Cekić, Sonja Predrag Clinic of Ophthalmology - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia , Stanković-Babić, Gordana Ljubomir Clinic of Ophthalmology - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia , Mile Mršić, Jovica Clinic of Ophthalmology - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia , Petković, Tatjana Immunological Laboratory - Clinic Centre, Niš, Serbia
Pages
4
From page
57
To page
60
Abstract
Purpose: To report a case of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in a patient with
metabolic syndrome X.
Case Report: A 64 year-old-man presented with abrupt, painless, and severe loss
of vision in his left eye. Indirect ophthalmoscopy disclosed signs compatible with
CRAO and laboratory investigations revealed erythrocyte sedimentation rate of
74 mm/h, C-reactive protein (CRP) level of 21 mg/l, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia,
hypertriglyceridemia and hypercholesterolemia. Fluorescein angiography and
immunological studies excluded other systemic disorders. The patient met the full
criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program for metabolic syndrome X.
Conclusion: In addition to different vascular complications such as stroke, and
cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome X may be associated with retinal vascular
occlusions.
Keywords
Occlusion , Central Retinal Artery , MetS , Metabolic Syndrome X
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2010
Record number
2415085
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