Implementation of a retinal stroke-code protocol results in visual recovery in patients receiving reperfusion therapies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reperfusion therapies represent promising treatments for patients with Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), but access is limited due to low incidence and lack of protocols. We aimed to describe the benefit of implementing a Retinal Stroke-Code protocol regarding access to reperfusion, visual acuity and aetiological assessment.

Patients and methods

Prospective cohort study performed at a Comprehensive Stroke Centre. Criteria for activation were sudden monocular, painless vision loss within 6 h from onset. Eligible patients received IAT when immediately available and IVT otherwise. All patients were followed by ophthalmologists to assess best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and visual complications, and by neurologists for aetiological workup. Visual ameliorat

SUBMITTER: Bustamante A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11318432 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature