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Multiple Successive Branch Retinal Artery Occlusions in a Patient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome Despite Anticoagulation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To describe a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome presenting with branch retinal artery occlusions (BRAO) despite anticoagulation. Methods: A single case was evaluated. Results: A 53-year-old woman with antiphospholipid syndrome on anticoagulation presented for a routine ophthalmic examination. She had no visual complaints, and the visual acuity was 20/25 −1 OD and 20/30 −1 OS. A BRAO was found in the right eye. Despite treatment with aspirin, warfarin, prednisone, plasmapheresis, and rituximab, multiple new occlusions were found when the patient returned the next month. She ultimately had a stroke, which led to her death. Conclusions: This case underscores the importance of interdisciplinary care for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome presenting with BRAOs despite anticoagulation.

Source: Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases

DOI: 10.1177/24741264251331638

Authors: Samantha R. Goldburg, Albert S. Li

Institutions: Hofstra University, Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4409388067

FWCI: 0.643

Cites: 20

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10