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What does ischemia mean?

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The vascular effects result in tissue ischemia from vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and increased blood viscosity.
If a person is having low blood flow or ischemia of the heart, we would treat that.
In the lower extremities, arteriosclerosis causes ischemia of the calf muscles during ambulation.
The sudden onset of vertigo in a patient with additional neurologic symptoms suggests the presence of vascular ischemia.
The lower extremities and feet should be inspected for signs of chronic ischemia, infection, ulcerations, fissures, fungus or xanthomas.
Although this may be secondary to sudden decompensation of chronic heart failure, myocardial ischemia is also common.

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