Allergic Granulomatous Angiitis And Amaurosis Fugax
Transient monocular blindness
Treatment
Treatment of amaurosis fugax depends on the severity of the blockage in the carotid artery. The goal of treatment is to prevent a stroke.
Your doctor may recommend:
- No treatment. You may only need regular check-ups to check the health of your carotid artery.
- Diet changes and medication to help lower your cholesterol and control your blood pressure.
- Aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or other blood-thinning medications to lower your risk of stroke.
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