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Cerebrovascular ischaemia is what?
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Cerebrovascular isch: Means not getting enough blood flow to part or parts of the brain from narrowing of arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the brain.
Answered 5/13/2014
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Compromise of : Blood flow to areas of the brain. Like heart disease causing a heart attack, blockage of blood flow to brain can cause a "brain attack" or stroke. Various medications and management of risk factors can be highly protective.
Answered 5/13/2014
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