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Cardiac Ischemia (Ischemic/coronary | Cardiac Ischemia (Ischemic/coronary heart disease) is the build-up of plaque in the coronary artery that results in the restriction of blood flow to the heart and therefore prevents the heart receiving oxygen<ref name="one">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myocardial-ischemia/basics/definition/CON-20035096</ref><ref name="three">https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad</ref>. The symptoms of ischemia is known as [[Angina|angina]] and this can lead to a [[Myocardial Infarction|Myocardial Infarction]]. Stents are used to treat Ischemia and increase the blood flow through the coronary artery<ref name="two">https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/stents/used</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 15:57, 27 November 2017
Cardiac Ischemia (Ischemic/coronary heart disease) is the build-up of plaque in the coronary artery that results in the restriction of blood flow to the heart and therefore prevents the heart receiving oxygen[1][2]. The symptoms of ischemia is known as angina and this can lead to a Myocardial Infarction. Stents are used to treat Ischemia and increase the blood flow through the coronary artery[3].