Ischemia

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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

  1. ↑ 'Pathophysiologic cascades in ischemic stroke' Int J Stroke. 2012 Jul; 7(5): 378–385
  2. ↑ http://www.webmd.com
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