ischemia

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Reports are emerging of ischemia in the fingers and toes—a reduction in blood flow that can lead to swollen, painful digits and tissue death.

From Science Magazine

His research focuses on cardiovascular health, especially a condition known as ischemia — blockages in arteries and other blood vessels, a problem that can lead to strokes and death.

From Los Angeles Times

The study involved 5,179 people with moderate to severe ischemia—insufficient blood flow to the heart—caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries.

From Scientific American

One model fingered ischemia—a poor blood supply to the heart—which doctors know is often codiagnosed with heart failure.

From Science Magazine

That still happens today, but more doctors now recognize that despite having open arteries, about half of women with this pattern nonetheless have ischemia—poor blood flow through the heart.

From Scientific American