What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a rare case of central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in a 23-year-old woman with persistent truncus arteriosus (PTA) and single atrium.
What They Found
A 23-year-old woman experienced sudden painless visual loss in her left eye, with visual acuity reduced to light-perception. Fundoscopic examination revealed signs consistent with CRAO, including retinal ischaemic whitening and a "cherry-red spot." An echocardiogram subsequently diagnosed persistent truncus arteriosus and single atrium.
Canadian Relevance
This case report does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.