MRI findings in a case of transient cortical blindness after cardiac catheterization

Jocelyn C Zwicker; Cathy A Sila

doi:10.1002/ccd.10246

MRI findings in a case of transient cortical blindness after cardiac catheterization

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2002 Sep;57(1):47-9. doi: 10.1002/ccd.10246.

Authors

Jocelyn C Zwicker¹, Cathy A Sila

Affiliation

¹ Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.

PMID: 12203927
DOI: 10.1002/ccd.10246

Abstract

The magnetic resonance imaging findings in a case of transient cortical blindness (TCB) after cardiac catheterization are described for the first time. In addition, a literature review of TCB, comparison with reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy, and a hypothesis regarding the pathophysiology of TCB are presented.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Blindness, Cortical / diagnosis*
Blindness, Cortical / etiology
Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
Coronary Angiography / adverse effects
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed