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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.
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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
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Act fast otherwise visual loss will become permanent
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