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In [[medicine]], '''amaurosis fugax''' is an episode of transient partial or complete monocular blindness, often associated with an embolus of the carotid artery. It may be a warning sign for impending stroke. Since it is defined as transient, the diagnosis is usually from history alone, although vascular imaging may confirm underlying stenosis or plaque. | |||
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Revision as of 20:43, 1 June 2009
In medicine, amaurosis fugax is an episode of transient partial or complete monocular blindness, often associated with an embolus of the carotid artery. It may be a warning sign for impending stroke. Since it is defined as transient, the diagnosis is usually from history alone, although vascular imaging may confirm underlying stenosis or plaque.