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Current treatment of central retinal artery occlusion: a national survey
ConclusionsThis survey shows that there is significant variability in treatment practices for acute CRAO in the US. Because of the high cerebrovascular and cardiovascular risk reported in this population of patients, it is notable that the approach to risk factor screening is also highly variable and many programs do not routinely refer patients to an emergency department for urgent evaluation. Finally, there appears to be equipoise among treatment teams regarding the efficacy of systemic fibrinolysis, as 53% of programs report a willingness to treat at least some patients with this modality.
Source: Journal of Neurology - December 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Stroke Due to Air Embolism Related to Laser Ablation of Accessory Vein (P4.357)
Conclusions: Air embolism leading to devastating stroke may occur few hours after laser treatment of varicose veins. Chest symptoms associated with the procedure should raise the possibility of air embolism. Immediate therapeutic measures like 100[percnt] oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen chamber and/or hypothermia should be considered to prevent neurologic complications.Disclosure: Dr. Kale has nothing to disclose. Dr. Javed has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pednekar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sahni has nothing to disclose. Dr. Resor has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tenner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ahluwalia-Singh has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Kale, P., Javed, B., Pednekar, N., Sahni, R., Resor, L., Tenner, M., Ahluwalia-Singh, B. Tags: Cerebrovascular Case Reports Source Type: research

An Unusual Cause of Altered Mental Status: Recurrent Cerebral Air Embolism from Atrial-Esophageal Fistula (P2.119)
Conclusion:The incidence of stroke secondary to air emboli is rare but a known complication of AEF's. Review of literature showed no reports of recurrent air embolism following successful treatment with HBO and repair of AEF. It is important to consider air embolism in any patient with a history of AEF, regardless of prior treatment.Disclosure: Dr. Ahmed has nothing to disclose. Dr. Myers has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kim has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ahmed, I., Myers, T., Kim, J. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Behavioral, Cognitive, and Miscellaneous Source Type: research