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Transient bilateral cortical blindness after coronary angiography.

Authors :
Sticherling, Christian
Berkefeld, Joachim
Auch-schwelk, Wolfgang
Lanfermann, Heinrich
Source :
Lancet. 2/21/1998, Vol. 351 Issue 9102, p570. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Considers the patient with known coronary artery disease and the effects of angiography. The coronary angiography given because of progressive dyspnoea and angina; The patient having had coronary bypass surgery with three vein grafts; The resulting confusion and loss of vision after the angiography; The suspicion of bilateral cortical blindness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
351
Issue :
9102
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
266274
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)78557-3