CEREBROSPINALECTOMYCollege roommate, at a cookout: "Weird thing. A grey shade came down over my right eye." Me: "For how long?" Roommate: "Maybe a minute. Tuesday. It came back fine." Me: [puts the plate down] Roommate: "Should I finish my burger?" Me: "Bring it." What does your family ask you instead? Send this to the friend who tells you things four days late.
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Amaurosis fugax is transient monocular vision loss caused by retinal ischemia, most commonly embolic from ipsilateral carotid atherosclerosis; it constitutes a transient ischemic attack and carries a comparable elevated short-term risk of subsequent stroke, warranting urgent evaluation.
Established cerebrovascular medicine — amaurosis fugax as retinal TIA with carotid embolic source and elevated short-term stroke risk (AHA/ASA TIA and secondary prevention guidance). Non-controversial.
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