Double-eye trouble after cardiac catheterization: A case report
Strokes with neuro-ophthalmologic complications after cardiac catheterizations have been reported, with potentially debilitating consequences to patients. We present an interesting case of a 55-year-old male who was managed for new-onset heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. He complained of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Cardiology Plus |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cardiologyplus.org/article.asp?issn=2470-7511;year=2020;volume=5;issue=3;spage=155;epage=158;aulast=Oh |
| Summary: | Strokes with neuro-ophthalmologic complications after cardiac catheterizations have been reported, with potentially debilitating consequences to patients. We present an interesting case of a 55-year-old male who was managed for new-onset heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. He complained of diplopia and became drowsy immediately after a diagnostic coronary angiogram, a concomitant right heart catheterization study, and left ventricular catheterization. Neurological examination showed that he had bilateral vertical gaze palsy. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed a left paramedian midbrain stroke. His symptoms resolved within 3 days, and he was discharged well on medical therapy after a period of observation. |
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| ISSN: | 2470-7511 2470-752X |