Abnormalities of the retinal vessels Flashcards

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narrowing of the arteriole, occurs with hypertension

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constricted arteriole

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2
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widening of the light reflex and a coppery color; occurs with hypertension

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copper white arteriole

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3
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opaque or silver appearance caused by thickening of arteriole wall

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silver wire arteriole

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4
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vein appearing to stop short on either side of the arteriole, caused by loss of arteriole wall transparency from hypertension

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arteriovenous nicking

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5
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vein appearing to taper to a point on either side of the arteriole ; caused by loss of arteriole wall transparency from hypertension

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arteriovenous tapering

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6
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twisting of the vein on the anteriole’s distal side and formation of the dark, knuckle like structure

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arteriovenous banking

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7
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also known as soft exudates, cotton wool patches have a fluffy cotton ball appearance, with irregular edges

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cotton wool patches

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solid, smooth surface and well defined edges; creamy yellow white, small, round spots typically clustered in circular, linear or star pattern

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hard exudate

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9
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appear as small flame shaped, linear red streaks on retinal background

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superficial retinal hemorrhages

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10
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appear as small, irregular red spots with blurred edges on retinal background

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deep retinal hemorrhages

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11
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round, tiny red dots with smooth edges on the retinal background; localized dilations of small vessels in retina but vessels are too small to see.

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microaneurysms

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