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As the name suggest, ischemic Heart disease is a disease of the heart. However you need to understand that the term 'ischemic' means that lack of blood supply. This then suggest that the actual problem is the lack of blood supply to the heart muscle (myocytes). Ischemic heart disease can predispose to many other cardiovascular condition such as angina, myocardial infaction and arrythmia.
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Group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart?
Ischemic Heart Disease
What is the typical VA disability rating for Ischemic heart disease?
whats the % rate for ischemic heart disease disablity
What affects heart disease?
There are actually several diseases of the heart. Three of the diseases are rheumatic Heart disease, ischemic heart disease, and inflammatory heart disease.
What are the 3 different heart conditions?
There are a variety of types of heart conditions. These include rheumatic heart disease, hypertensive heart disease, ischemic heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease.
Is Transient ischemic attack a ischemic heart disease?
No. A transient ischemic attack, also known as a "mini-stroke", is when a person has stroke like symptoms that resolve within 24 hours. I it due to a lack of blood flow to some part of the brain. Ischemic heart disease is when there are blood flow problems to the heart. It usually manifests as chest tightness or pain and shortness of breath is exertion but the symptoms can vary widely.
What disease is caused by an estrogen deficiency?
Estrogen deficiency can increase a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis and ischemic heart disease.
Are ischemic heart disease and atrial fibillation related?
No. These two are independent cardiac pathophysiologic phenomena.
What has the author James T Willerson written?
James T. Willerson has written: 'Cardiology 1997' 'Ischemic heart disease' -- subject(s): Coronary Disease, Coronary heart disease
What is the leading causes of mortality in New Zealand es of 2007-2008?
Cardiovascular disease - more specifically, ischemic heart disease
What is ismatic heart disease?
Assuming that you mean ischemic heart disease, it is the same as coronary artery disease, where the arteries harden. It can be caused by a build up of cholesterol and prolonged exposure to certain herbicides.
Is there a difference between ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease?
coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease ,both term used interchangeably .but the term coronary artery disease ,main etiopathology lie in coronary artery itself ie-atherosclerosis.ischemic herat disease is wide term -pathology in heart because of ischemia -ie reduction of oxygen supply to cardiac wall -may be due to valvular or narrow artery or increase demand of heart
What are the effects of Cholesterol?
· Angina· Coronary heart disease· Heart arrhythmias -- an irregular heart rhythm· Transient ischemic attack(TIA, or "mini" stroke)· Heart attack· Stroke· Peripheral artery disease· High blood pressure.
