What Is Ischemia?
7. Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) generally develops after there is long-term atherosclerotic disease of the mesenteric vessels, resulting in inadequate blood supply to the visceral organs. Patients with CMI may experience pain after eating around the umbilical or epigastric region, weight loss, fear of eating (sitophobia), nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, and have a history of vascular disease.
Investigations may include conventional angiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a computed tomography (CT) scan, electrocardiography, ultrasonography, complete blood cell (CBC), blood chemistry, coagulation studies, liver function tests, urinalysis, and stool tests. Surgery may be required for treatment of the condition.
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