RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Multiple Retinal Emboli Following a New Carotid Stenting Procedure
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 84
OP 85
VO 6
IS 2
A1 Richard J. Hesse
A1 Anthony J. Culotta
A1 Stephen R. Ramee
A1 Zola N'Dandu
YR 2006
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/6/2/84.abstract
AB This report discusses the observation of multiple retinal emboli following placement of a new carotid stenting device. Especially dense plaques in the carotid artery can shatter into dust-like particles that may be fine enough to penetrate the filter of the new device, thus posing the danger of retinal perfusion.