Role of inflammation in retinal vein occlusion

Abstract Background: Inflammation measured by using highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) may be a separate risk factor in retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Methods: In a small consecutive pilot case series, hs-CRP was measured in 11 patients with RVO. Results: Levels ranged from 1.0 to 18.0 mg/L...

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Published in:Canadian journal of ophthalmology 2007-02, Vol.42 (1), p.131-133
Main Authors: Harold Lee, H.B., MD, Pulido, Jose S., MD, MS, McCannel, Colin A., MD, Buettner, Helmut, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
C-Reactive Protein - metabolism
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia - complications
Hypertension - complications
Inflammation - blood
Inflammation - physiopathology
Internal Medicine
Male
Middle Aged
Ophthalmology
Retinal Vein Occlusion - blood
Retinal Vein Occlusion - physiopathology
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Summary:Abstract Background: Inflammation measured by using highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) may be a separate risk factor in retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Methods: In a small consecutive pilot case series, hs-CRP was measured in 11 patients with RVO. Results: Levels ranged from 1.0 to 18.0 mg/L (mean 6.5 [SD 6.1] mg/L), with >3.0 mg/L being considered high risk for developing vascular disease. Interpretation: The new role of hs-CRP is important for ophthalmologists because of its part in vascular disease.
ISSN:0008-4182
1715-3360
DOI:10.3129/can.j.ophthalmol.06-101