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Ischemia occurs when plaque hardens and | Ischemia occurs when plaque hardens and forms a clot in the [[arteries|arteries]]. As a result, the [[blood|blood]] flow through the arteries is reduced. The plaque itself is made up of metabolic waste products formed through an ischemic cascade<ref name="null">'Pathophysiologic cascades in ischemic stroke' Int J Stroke. 2012 Jul; 7(5): 378–385</ref>. In the case of cardiac ischemia, the blood flow to the heart is decreased thus leading to [[myocardial infarction|myocardial infarction]]<ref>http://www.webmd.com</ref>. | ||
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Ischemia occurs when plaque hardens and forms a clot in the arteries. As a result, the blood flow through the arteries is reduced. The plaque itself is made up of metabolic waste products formed through an ischemic cascade[1]. In the case of cardiac ischemia, the blood flow to the heart is decreased thus leading to myocardial infarction[2].
References
- ↑ 'Pathophysiologic cascades in ischemic stroke' Int J Stroke. 2012 Jul; 7(5): 378–385
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com