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RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- central retinal vein occlusion
1, record 1, English, central%20retinal%20vein%20occlusion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CRVO 1, record 1, English, CRVO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this type of RVO [retinal vein occlusion], the blockage occurs in the main retinal vein. It is the least common form of RVO, but is still a major sight-threatening condition. 1, record 1, English, - central%20retinal%20vein%20occlusion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- occlusion de la veine rétinienne centrale
1, record 1, French, occlusion%20de%20la%20veine%20r%C3%A9tinienne%20centrale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OVRC 1, record 1, French, OVRC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour ce type d’OVR [occlusion veineuse rétinienne], le blocage survient dans la veine principale de la rétine. Bien que l’OVRC soit la forme la plus rare d’OVR, elle n’en reste pas moins une menace importante pour la vision. 1, record 1, French, - occlusion%20de%20la%20veine%20r%C3%A9tinienne%20centrale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- branch retinal vein occlusion
1, record 2, English, branch%20retinal%20vein%20occlusion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BRVO 1, record 2, English, BRVO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The veins in the retina branch out and drain the blood from all areas of your retina. BRVO occurs when one segment of these branched veins becomes blocked. 1, record 2, English, - branch%20retinal%20vein%20occlusion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- occlusion de la veine rétinienne brachiale
1, record 2, French, occlusion%20de%20la%20veine%20r%C3%A9tinienne%20brachiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OVRB 1, record 2, French, OVRB
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les veines de la rétine se subdivisent en branches et évacuent le sang de toutes les parties de la rétine. Une OVRB est un blocage dans un segment de l’une de ces branches veineuses. 1, record 2, French, - occlusion%20de%20la%20veine%20r%C3%A9tinienne%20brachiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- neovascular glaucoma
1, record 3, English, neovascular%20glaucoma
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NVG 2, record 3, English, NVG
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ninety-day glaucoma 3, record 3, English, ninety%2Dday%20glaucoma
correct
- 90-day glaucoma 1, record 3, English, 90%2Dday%20glaucoma
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neovascular glaucoma, as the primary complication of an ischemic central retinal vein occlusion, is commonly termed the "90-day glaucoma". 2, record 3, English, - neovascular%20glaucoma
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glaucome vasculaire
1, record 3, French, glaucome%20vasculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glaucome secondaire dû à la formation de néovaisseaux à la surface antérieure de l'iris, ce qui bloque l'angle iridocornéen et gêne l'évacuation de l'humeur aqueuse. 1, record 3, French, - glaucome%20vasculaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- glaucoma neovascular
1, record 3, Spanish, glaucoma%20neovascular
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-09-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ancrod
1, record 4, English, ancrod
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proteinase obtained from the venom of the Malayan pit viper Agkistrodon rhodostoma, acting specifically on fibrinogen; used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of retinal vein occlusion and deep vein thrombosis and to prevent postoperative rethrombosis. 2, record 4, English, - ancrod
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ancrod
1, record 4, French, ancrod
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ancrod est un dérivé du venin de vipère de Malaisie produisant une anticoagulation par défibrinogénation. 1, record 4, French, - ancrod
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ancrodo
1, record 4, Spanish, ancrodo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- retinal vein occlusion
1, record 5, English, retinal%20vein%20occlusion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RVO 1, record 5, English, RVO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The closure of the central retinal vein or of one of its branches that drain the retina (carries blood away from the retina). 2, record 5, English, - retinal%20vein%20occlusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Retinal vein occlusion(RVO) may be categorized by the anatomy of the occluded vein and the degree of ischemia produced. The two major RVO types are central retinal vein occlusion(CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion(BRVO). 1, record 5, English, - retinal%20vein%20occlusion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- occlusion veineuse rétinienne
1, record 5, French, occlusion%20veineuse%20r%C3%A9tinienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrêt de circulation dans la veine centrale de la rétine ou dans l'une de ses branches. 1, record 5, French, - occlusion%20veineuse%20r%C3%A9tinienne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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