What Is Ischemia?
3. Problems
Ischemia can cause various issues where some can become life-threatening. This depends on the affected region. For example, when the leg is affected, it is known as critical limb ischemia where there is a buildup of plaque in the arteries supplying the leg. This can cause intense pain and, left untreated, the affected limb may be lost. When ischemia affects the brain, it can cause a stroke.
In the intestines, it is known as mesenteric ischemia where it can result in part of the intestine being damaged. It can affect both the colon and small intestines. An ischemia in the heart can result in a heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, chest pain, or sudden cardiac death. When ischemia affects the heart, it can be called cardiac ischemia, ischemic heart disease, or myocardial ischemia.
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