Body-fluid Balance and Drinking Habits in Patients With Retinal Vascular Occlusion

Examination of the Body-fluid Balance in Patients With Retinal Vascular Occlusion Before and During Hemodilution and the Influence of Drinking Habits on the Degree of Body Hydration

The purpose of this study is to examine the body-fluid balance in patients with retinal vascular occlusion and the influence of drinking habits and hemodilution on the degree of body hydration.

Patients with retinal vascular occlusion who are hospitalized for hemodilution and cardiovascular risk assessment are asked to report their drinking habits. Hydration status before and during hemodilution is assessed with a body-fluid analyzing scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• informed consent
• age over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• age under 18 years
• hypertensive urgency
• myocardial infarction < 4 weeks ago, chest pain
• heart rhythm disorders, high degree valvular defects
• pacemaker, defibrillator
• peripheral arterial occlusive disease
• end stage renal disease
• acute hepatitis, chronic inflammatory intestinal disease
• pregnancy