Retinal artery occlusion during carotid artery stenting:a case report
- VernacularTitle:颈动脉支架置入术术中并发视网膜动脉阻塞一例
- Author:
Wenzhe WANG
1
;
Zhuangzhuang ZHANG
1
;
Haowei WANG
1
;
Junlong SHU
1
;
Haiqiang JIN
1
;
Weiping SUN
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Stents; Retinal artery occlusion; Carotid stenosis; Embolic protection devices; Complications
- From: Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(8):566-569
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Retinal artery occlusion(RAO)is a vascular neuro-ophthalmological emergency and a rare but serious complication of carotid artery stenting(CAS).It is characterized by a sudden decrease in vision or even vision loss in one eye.This article reports a case of central RAO caused by emboli through a branch of the external carotid artery during CAS,aiming to provide insights for optimizing CAS procedures,and preventing and controlling this complication.
