Table 1:
Clinical, fundoscopic, and radiologic characteristics of patients with CRAO
| Patient Characteristics | No. (N = 127) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Medical history | ||
| Hypertension | 94 | 74.0% |
| Dyslipidemia | 87 | 68.5% |
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 | 34 | 26.8% |
| Smoking | 34 | 26.8% |
| rtPA treatment | 22 | 17.3% |
| Atrial fibrillation | 13 | 10.2% |
| Fundoscopic findings | ||
| Retinal opacity/CRS | 107 | 84.3% |
| Attenuated arteries | 77 | 60.6% |
| Optic disc pallor/edema | 53 | 41.7% |
| Visible emboli | 34 | 26.8% |
| Radiologic features | ||
| ON restricted diffusion | 17 | 13.0% |
| Acute brain infarction | 36 | 28.4% |
| Carotid artery stenosis | 34 (125) | 26.8% |
| Carotid artery occlusion | 3 (125) | 2.4% |
Note:—CRS indicates cherry-red spot; ON, optic nerve.