The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 28

A patient describes a history of a "curtain being brought down over my right eye it stayed there for a few minutes then was lifted back up." In which of the following arteries is the etiology of this complaint located? A. anterior cerebral B. middle cerebral C. posterior cerebral D. internal carotid E. external carotid Answer: D, Internal Carotid This is amaurosis fugax....a form of "TIA" of the optic artery it arises from the internal carotid - most common location for occlusion in TIA. Help Support The Physician Assistant Life for FREE! This is provided as an opportunity for anyone who appreciates this email series to help support it painlessly. If you are going to be purchasing anything from Amazon.com (books, school supplies, etc.) simply start your next Amazon.com purchase byclicking here... it's a free way for you to help support the cause! Justclick over to Amazon. Then, when you make your purchase, Amazon will send a portion of the proceeds to The Physician Assistant Life. 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