High Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy

Friday, December 21, 2007

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Elevated levels of circulating asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) appear to be associated with diabetic retinopathy, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the November issue of Diabetes Care.

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The first day after trabeculectomy, a patient with primary open angle glaucoma presents with a bleb that is almost flat, a very shallow anterior chamber, and vision decreased from 20/30 to 20/100. The IOP is 1 to 2 mmHg. What is the most likely cause?
1. Aqueous misdirection (malignant glaucoma)
2. Pupillary block
3. Early failure of the bleb with episcleral fibrosis
4. Ciliary body shut down
5. Bleb leak
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High Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy

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The first day after trabeculectomy, a patient with primary open angle glaucoma presents with a bleb that is almost flat, a very shallow anterior chamber, and vision decreased from 20/30 to 20/100. The IOP is 1 to 2 mmHg. What is the most likely cause?

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