Galadu Subah, Patricia Xu, Sabrina Zeller, Bridget Nolan, Aiden Lui, Michael Fortunato, Eric Feldstein, Martin Kafina, Daniel Elefant, Ji Chong, Chirag Gandhi, Fawaz Al-Mufti
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a rare and visually debilitating vascular condition characterized by sudden and severe vision loss. CRAO is a compelling target for intravenous alteplase (tPA) and endovascular mechanical thrombectomy (MT) due to pathophysiological similarities with acute ischemic stroke; however, the utility of these interventions in CRAO remains dubious due to limited sample sizes and potential risks. To assess usage and outcomes of tPA and MT in CRAO, we queried the National Inpatient Sample database using International Classification of Disease, Ninth and Tenth edition for patients with CRAO and acute ischemic stroke between 2010 and 2019...
April 26, 2024: Cardiology in Review