Ischemia is the medical term for decreased blood flow. Ischemia limits the supply of oxygen to tissues.
Decreased blood flow to the kidneys can lead to decreased urine production, retention of waste products, electrolyte imbalances, and impaired kidney function. It can cause complications such as acute kidney injury or kidney damage if not addressed promptly.
Thickening of artery walls can lead to a condition called atherosclerosis, where the arteries become narrower and blood flow is reduced. This can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes due to decreased blood flow and potential blockages in the arteries.
This condition is known as Raynaud's phenomenon. It is a disorder that affects blood vessels, causing them to narrow in response to cold or stress, leading to decreased blood flow to the fingers and toes. Symptoms include color changes in the skin ranging from white (lack of blood flow) to blue (lack of oxygen) to red (return of blood flow).
Seeing stars when you lift your arm above your head can be due to decreased blood flow to the eyes, leading to temporary visual disturbances. This can happen because blood vessels in the neck can be compressed when the arm is raised, affecting blood flow to the brain and eyes. It's important to lower your arm slowly if you experience this sensation to restore normal blood flow.
Blood carries white blood cells, red blood cells, hormones and other substances. Internal friction within in the blood (viscosity) is caused by the percentage of these cells in the blood. A higher percentage of cells in the blood means the viscosity is higher. Red blood cells are the hematocrit. When the hematocrit is decreased such as occurs with anemia, the viscosity of the blood is decreased.
Ischemia is interruption of blood flow.embolus
Decreased pulmonary blood flow alone does not cause cyanosis. It is when decreased pulmonary blood flow is associated with right to left shunting (ie Tetralogy of fallot) that it is associated with cyanosis.
No, there is decreased blood flow to the kidneys with age.
no it actually stimulates blood flow
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Ischemia is the medical term meaning decreased blood supply. Prolonged ischemia can lead to infarction.
Decreased peripheral resistance to blood flow is typically associated with vasodilation, which occurs when the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls relaxes. This can lead to increased blood flow to tissues and decreased blood pressure. Vasodilation can be caused by factors such as the release of nitric oxide or certain medications.
Myocardial infarction is the decreased blood flow to cardiac muscle that only injures the tissue.
Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels, resulting in increased blood flow and decreased blood pressure. Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels, leading to decreased blood flow and increased blood pressure. Both play important roles in regulating blood flow and maintaining homeostasis in the body.
Vasodilation and decreasing blood viscosity
Decreased blood flow to the brain can lead to a lack of oxygen and nutrients reaching brain cells, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, and in severe cases, stroke or permanent brain damage. It is important to address the cause of decreased blood flow promptly to prevent further complications.
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