Patent foramen ovale presenting as visual loss. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liu, Xiaoxuan; Calvert, Patrick A; Arif, Sayqa; Keane, Pearse A; Denniston, Alastair K
• Is Part Of: JRSM open. Volume 8:Number 1(2017:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Cardiovascular medicine -- Clinical -- Ophthalmology; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/2054270416669302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-2704

Abstract

Retinal artery occlusion in an otherwise healthy, young patient is rare. In this context it is important to consider patent foramen ovale as a differential. Early referral to a cardiology specialist for diagnosis and treatment is important for preventing further ocular and non-ocular events.