Glossary

Ischemia

Ischemia

Ischämie·Also: Mangeldurchblutung

Ischaemia refers to an insufficient blood supply to a tissue, which therefore receives too little oxygen. If it persists, the tissue can be damaged or die off. It is the basis of heart attack and stroke.

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