Retinal artery macroaneurysm as initial presentation of hypertension

Sekuri C., Kayikcioglu M., Kayikcioglu O.

International Journal of Cardiology, vol.93, no.1, pp.87-88, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Letter
  • Volume: 93 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0167-5273(03)00128-1
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Cardiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.87-88
  • Keywords: retinal artery macroaneurysms, hypertensive retinopathy
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A case of uncontrolled hypertension with a vitreoretinal hemorrhage due to a retinal artery macroaneurysm of the right eye and chorio-retinal scars of the left eye as initial symptom of hypertension is presented. End organ damage was undiagnosed until an intraocular hemorrhage appeared in the right eye. The hemorrhage and retinal macroaneursym disappeared spontaneously with proper medical therapy for hypertension. © 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.