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Amaurosis Fugax Research Paper

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Amaurosis fugax is a condition in which you lose your sight in one eye. The loss of vision in the affected eye may be total or partial. It usually lasts just a few seconds or minutes. Then, it returns to normal. Occasionally, it may last for several hours. This is caused by interruption of blood flow to the artery that supplies blood to the part of your eye that contains the nerves needed for sight (retina).

Amaurosis fugax is a kind of transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a “warning stroke” that causes stroke-like symptoms. It is important to know the symptoms of a TIA and what to do. This can help prevent a major stroke or death. In some people, amaurosis fugax can be a sign of an increased risk for an actual stroke. A stroke can result …show more content…

Warfarin needs to be taken exactly as instructed.
• Taking too much or too little warfarin is dangerous. Too much warfarin increases the risk of bleeding. Too little warfarin continues to allow the risk for blood clots. While taking warfarin, you will need to have regular blood tests to measure your blood clotting time. A PT blood test measures how long it takes for blood to clot. Your PT is used to calculate another value called an INR. Your PT and INR help your health care provider to adjust your dose of warfarin. The dose can change for many reasons. It is critically important that you take warfarin exactly as prescribed.
• Many foods, especially foods high in vitamin K can interfere with warfarin and affect the PT and INR. Foods high in vitamin K include spinach, kale, broccoli, cabbage, collard and turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, peas, cauliflower, seaweed, and parsley, as well as beef and pork liver, green tea, and soybean oil. You should eat a consistent amount of foods high in vitamin K. Avoid major changes in your diet, or notify your health care provider before changing your diet. Arrange a visit with a dietitian to answer your …show more content…

This may reduce the risk of stroke. Certain diets may be prescribed to address high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesity.
• A diet low in sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol is recommended to manage high blood pressure.
• A diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and high in fiber may control cholesterol levels.
• A controlled-carbohydrate, controlled-sugar diet is recommended to manage diabetes.
• A reduced-calorie diet that is low in sodium, saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol is recommended to manage obesity.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Stay physically active. It is recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of activity on most or all days.
• Do not use any tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or electronic cigarettes. If you need help quitting, ask your health care provider.
• Limit alcohol intake to no more than 1 drink per day for nonpregnant women and 2 drinks per day for men. One drink equals 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of hard liquor.
• Do not abuse drugs.
• Keep all follow-up visits as directed by your health care provider. This is important.

SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF:
You lose vision in one or both eyes for a short period of

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