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1. Variable syndrome, 30%-40% are asymptomatic. Occlusion most common in the first part of the ICA. | 1. Variable syndrome, 30%-40% are asymptomatic. Occlusion most common in the first part of the ICA. | ||
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<br/><i>2. Occular infarction | <br/><i>2. Occular infarction: </i>embolic occlusion of either retinal branch or central retinal artery. | ||
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<br/><i>3. Amaurosis fugax -</i> harbinger of stroke in 25% of cases. | <br/><i>3. Amaurosis fugax -</i> harbinger of stroke in 25% of cases. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:07, 20 March 2023
SUMMARY
1. Variable syndrome, 30%-40% are asymptomatic. Occlusion most common in the first part of the ICA.
2. Occular infarction: embolic occlusion of either retinal branch or central retinal artery.
3. Amaurosis fugax - harbinger of stroke in 25% of cases.
4. Cerebral infarction - variable presentation from minimal symptoms to extensive involvement of both ipsilateral MCA & ACA territories.
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