Diplopia After Coronary Revascularization

Authors

  • Joana Braga Ophthalmology Department. Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia / Espinho. Vila Nova de Gaia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2654-4626
  • Filipe Neves Ophthalmology Department. Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia / Espinho. Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • João Costa Ophthalmology Department. Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia / Espinho. Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • Dália Meira Ophthalmology Department. Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia / Espinho. Vila Nova de Gaia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.11751

Keywords:

Diplopia, Myocardial Revascularization, Ocular Motility Disorders, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention is a coronary revascularization procedure that may rarely result in thromboembolic events. Although infrequent, ophthalmological complications of percutaneous interventions include a wide range of clinical presentations, with differing severity and outcomes. In this case report, an 83-year-old woman, with multiple cardiovascular risk factors, presents with horizontal diplopia after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. After ophthalmological evaluation and a head computed tomography scan, the diagnosis of isolated ischemic internuclear ophthalmoplegia was established. After six months of follow-up, the patient showed complete recovery of her symptoms and ocular movements. We discuss the post-percutaneous intervention ophthalmic complications that, although uncommon, must be recognized by health care providers.

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Published

2020-10-01

How to Cite

1.
Braga J, Neves F, Costa J, Meira D. Diplopia After Coronary Revascularization. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2020 Oct. 1 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];33(10):685-8. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/11751

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 10 (2020): October

Section

Case Report

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