Question
Retinal ischaemia, flame-shaped haemorrhages and cotton-wool exudates are fundoscopy findings in which of the following grades of hypertensive retinopathy? 1. Grade 1 2. Grade 2 3. Grade 3 4. Grade 4 Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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The correct answer is
3 and 4 only
Per the Keith-Wagener-Barker classification, Grade 1 shows mild arteriolar narrowing and Grade 2 shows more marked narrowing with AV nicking, without haemorrhages or exudates. Flame-shaped haemorrhages and cotton-wool spots appear from Grade 3 onward, and Grade 4 additionally has papilledema. Hence only grades 3 and 4 show these findings.
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