amaurosis fugax Flashcards
1
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Amaurosis fugax is
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sudden loss of vision due to ischaemia, often due to thromboembolic disease.
2
Q
temporary or permanent vision loss
episode how long
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amaurosis fugax results in temporary loss of vision only, with episodes lasting less than 24 hours.
3
Q
treated how
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like. TIA - aspirin 300mg daily for 2 weeks then swithce to clopidogrel daily
statings and antihypertensives can be used as secondary prevention
