¬choroidal thickness in patients with cardiovascular disease: a review

The choroid is a vascular network that supplies the bulk of the retina ’s oxygen and nutrient supply. Prior studies have associated changes in the thickness of the choroid with the presence of various cardiovascular diseases. This is the first review that summarizes current knowledge on the relationship between choroidal thickness and cardiovascular diseases while hi ghlighting important findings. Acute hypertension increases choroidal thickness. Chronic hypertension and heart failure may decrease choroidal thickness, but controversy exists.
Source: Survey of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Reviews in medicine Source Type: research