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Vascular retinopathies
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Vascular retinopathies are noninflammatory retinal disorders that result from interference with the blood supply to the eyes. The five distinct types of vascular retinopathy are central retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy,... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Spider angioma [Arterial spider, spider nevus, spider telangiectasia, stellate angioma, vascular spider]
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... A spider angioma is a fiery red vascular lesion with an elevated central body, branching spiderlike legs, and a surrounding flush. A form of telangiectasia, this characteristic lesion ranges from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter and may... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Vascular retinopathies
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Vascular retinopathies are noninflammatory retinal disorders that result from interference with the blood supply to the eyes. The five distinct types of vascular retinopathy are central retinal artery occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, diabetic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Know which blood products totransfuse for a patient's bleeding
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Mindy Dickerman, MD What to Do - Make a Decision After the decision has been made to transfuse blood products, the most appropriate product must be chosen. Donated whole blood and other products are modified in several ways that remove varying... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »