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SUDDEN VISION LOSS AFTER HEMO DIALYSIS
My father has been doing hemodialysis since 1 year now, on Thursday he experienced sudden fluctuations in the BP ( FROM 150/80 TO 80/45 ) within minutes. After that he felt SUDDEN VISION LOSS.
Hello sir,
The case you posted is a complicated one
I try to explain a little bit..
Main causes of Sudden visual loss in patient undergoing hemodialysis with hypotension are
1. Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy most common
2. Posterior ION
3. Cerebral ischamia in rare cases
Treatment is a team approach
MRI should be done on emergency basis
Treatment includes
1. Maintaining intravascular volume, anticoagulant drugs, anti platelet drugs
, Preventing hypotension
2. Schedule hemodialysis in the morning from next time
Next Steps
Contact me with full reports so that i can guide you, as treatment has to be done on immediate basis
Health Tips
Act fast otherwise visual loss will become permanent
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