5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) are linked to higher risks of stroke and myocardial infarction.

• 2

  Patients with RVO often have risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

• 3

  The study utilized the TriNetX database to compare outcomes of RVO patients with a control group of cataract patients.

• 4

  Increased need for anti-VEGF injections in RVO patients correlates with a higher likelihood of heart attacks.

• 5

  Healthcare providers should ensure RVO patients manage modifiable risk factors to reduce systemic adverse events.