Causes It's important to note right from the start that ischemia is a general term. It doesn't refer to any particular organ or tissue. It can be qualified; however, to refer to a particular structure. For instance, myocardial ischemia refers to ischemia of the heart muscle. More on that...
Ischemia refers to the condition in which the muscles of the heart do not get an adequate supply of oxygen. This mostly happens because of reduced blood flow to the cardiac muscles either due to complete blockages or due to a partial block in the blood vessels that carry blood. This condit...
What causes coronary artery blockage? What is mild coronary artery calcification? What is the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction? What is valvular heart disease? What is symptomatic myocardial ischemia? Is hyperlipidemia a coronary artery disease?
Intestinal ischemia is a serious condition that can lead to dangerous complications. Diminished blood flow to the intestines can result in the intestines becoming permanently damaged and even dying. With dead tissue in the intestines, the only treatment is surgery. In these cases, the dead and dam...
What causes polycythemia in congenital heart disease? How does myocardial ischemia cause systolic heart failure? What is obstructive coronary artery disease? What is calcified coronary artery disease? What are the different types of rheumatic heart disease?
Heart Failure (HF) is one of the leading problems in cardiology practice today. Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a significant caus
Decreased blood flow due to heart disease can manifest in the retina, which receives nourishment from the central retinal artery. If the supply of blood to the retina is blocked or reduced, it is called “ischemia” and it results in retinal cell death. ...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a group of different types of heart disease. Common heart disease symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, light-headedness, and dizziness. Heart disease has many causes, including genetics, atherosc
How does myocardial ischemia cause systolic heart failure? What symptoms can indicate a heart attack is taking place? What are the causes of myocardial ischemia? What causes coronary artery disease? Define coronary artery disease What is the cause of ischemia in coronary artery disease?
What does the aorta do in the circulatory system? Blood moves from the left ventricle into what vessel? The LAD artery supplies what part of the heart? What is the thickest layer of the heart? What mimics myocardial ischemia? Describe the heart's own blood supply (to and from the heart ...