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What is ischaemia
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Low blood flow: Decrease blood flow causing less oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissue which may result in damage and death of that tissue /organ.
Answered 1/14/2013
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Lack of blood flow: Ischaemia (or ischemia) refers to the state of a lack of adequate oxygen to a tissue, or an imbalance between supply and demand; since blood carries oxygen to tissues, ischaemia occurs when blood flow is limited by a narrowed artery, or a muscle is exercised beyond the capacity of its blood vessels to supply blood flow. It merits an evaluation to determine its cause and therapy.
Answered 12/10/2013
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