Color Doppler imaging of the ophthalmic artery in early age-related maculopathy

Authors

  • A. Cimbalas Kaunas University of Technology
  • A. Paunksnis Kaunas University of Technology
  • V. Brazdžiukas Kaunas University of Technology

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess hemodynamic changes in the ophthalmic artery in patients with early are-related maculopathy (ARM).

Methods: Color Doppler imaging was used to calculate blood flow velocities and vascular resistance of the ophthalmic artery in 27 patients with early ARM and in control patients.

Results: The average peak systolic velocity, end-diastolic velocity, Gosling’s pulsatility index and the resistivity index in the ophthalmic artery of the patients with early ARM were similarly with controls.

Conclusions: We did not find the hemodynamic parameters differences in the ophthalmic artery circulation of the patients with early ARM and control.

Published

2001-12-05

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 4 (2001)

Section

APPLICATIONS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

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