Retinal vasospasm associated with visual disturbance in preeclampsia: color flow Doppler findings

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Sep;169(3):523-5. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(93)90612-m.

Abstract

This case report demonstrates retinal vasospasm during a period of visual disturbance in a patient with preeclampsia. Doppler assessment of the orbital vasculature was performed during and after the episode. Central retinal artery blood velocity increased, and resistance decreased, after resolution of symptoms. Visual disturbances in preeclampsia may be associated with retinal artery vasospasm and ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Flow Velocity / drug effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Magnesium Sulfate / administration & dosage
  • Magnesium Sulfate / pharmacology
  • Magnesium Sulfate / therapeutic use
  • Pre-Eclampsia / complications*
  • Pregnancy
  • Retinal Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Retinal Artery / physiopathology*
  • Ultrasonics
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vasoconstriction* / drug effects
  • Vision Disorders / drug therapy
  • Vision Disorders / etiology*

Substances

  • Magnesium Sulfate