5 Key Takeaways
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A remote consult protocol improves time to treatment and visual outcomes for patients with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO).
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CRAO presents with acute painless monocular vision loss and requires rapid diagnosis and treatment to restore vision.
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The eye stroke protocol (ESP) allows for remote diagnosis and treatment of CRAO without requiring in-person consultations.
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In the first 18 months, 42% of evaluated patients had confirmed CRAOs, with significant visual acuity improvement after treatment.
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Implementation of the protocol reduced the time from door to treatment by over 2 hours for patients presenting with vision loss.
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