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Systemic thrombolysis for acute central retinal artery occlusion in sickle cell disease: Case report
We describe a 42-year-old African- American man with SCD (HbSS) who presented with an acute central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) within an hour of onset and subsequently received IV thrombolysis with alteplase. His labs were significant for HbS 91%. He had no central vascular access to undergo emergent red blood cell (RBC) exchange so interventional radiology was consulted to minimize his bleeding risk after receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). A right internal jugular catheter was placed with fluoro-guidance, resulting in minimal blood loss. After two sessions of RBC exchange, his HbS decreased to 26%. He repo...
Source: Journal of the National Medical Association - September 26, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Estevana Isaac Ali A Saherwal Shaista Alam Source Type: research
