What is a Amaurosis fugax?

JudyW
JudyWon September 2, 2020
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I had atypical fugax, three weeks later experience sudden faint. MRA/MRI showed 5mm perivascular space and 5mm pineal cyst in brain. Told there's nothing wrong with me. 5 months later experienced 2nd sudden faint. Both fainting episodes followed hours of heart palpitations and nauseas feeling prior to faint.
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Hello
Thank you for your question on EnableMe, 
Amaurosis fugax (pronounced am-or-o-sis few-jaks) is a painless, temporary loss of vision, in one or both eyes, that is caused by a blocked blood vessel.
The blockage can be to the main or smaller arteries and is usually from a cholesterol plaque or blood clot. If the blockage is in the central retinal artery, it can be from an inflammatory condition called temporal arteritis.
I have attached some more information on this condition here which details how this condition is diagnosed and the importance of treatment and follow up for this condition- https://www.eyeandear.org.au/icms_docs/286072_Amaurosis_fugax_factsheet_Oct_17_FINAL.pdf
It is certainly worth following up with your GP, or specialist regarding your fainting episodes , recent MRI scan outcomes, questions that you may have regarding your cyst and other symptoms that you are describing,  or you may wish to seek a second opinion. 
 
We hope this information helps. Please don’t hesitate to call StrokeLine 1800 787 653 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AEST) to speak with one of our health professionals. 
 
 
Warm regards,
 
 
Alicia (StrokeLine)
 

 

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