Distinctive vascular changes in the retina and choroid linked to retrograde flow in the ophthalmic artery due to chronic total occlusion of the carotid artery - Scorecard - MDSpire

Distinctive vascular changes in the retina and choroid linked to retrograde flow in the ophthalmic artery due to chronic total occlusion of the carotid artery

  • By

  • Ling Feng

  • Xiaofeng Tan

  • Le Cao

  • Hang Wang

  • Yueyue He

  • William Robert Kwapong

  • Hong Chen

  • Bo Wu

  • April 20, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Distinctive vascular changes in the retina and choroid linked to retrograde flow in the ophthalmic artery due to chronic total occlusion of the carotid artery

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationAdults aged ≥ 18 years with symptomatic or asymptomatic CTO, specifying symptoms.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Monitor for ischemic stroke and cognitive decline due to CTO.
    • Consider surgical or endovascular interventions based on individual risk assessment.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Understanding vascular changes can inform management strategies for CTO, including potential surgical options.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        Distinctive vascular changes in the retina and choroid linked to retrograde flow in the ophthalmic artery due to chronic total occlusion of the carotid artery

        • by Ling Feng, Xiaofeng Tan, Le Cao, Hang Wang, Yueyue He, William Robert Kwapong, Hong Chen, Bo Wu

        • April 20, 2026

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