Stroke Risk Following Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The association between nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) and an increased risk of stroke has been a subject of debate. However, multinational studies on this topic are scarce.

Objective

To evaluate the short-term and long-term stroke risk after NAION compared with a matched control group.

Design, setting, and participants

This global, retrospective, population-based cohort study used aggregated electronic health records from January 1, 2004, through March 19, 2024, sourced from the Global Collaborative Network of TriNetX, which includes data from over 152 million patients across 17 countries. Patients in the study were followed up for a maximum duration of 10 years. Patients with NAION and age-related cataract were included in the ana

SUBMITTER: Chu YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558474 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature