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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.

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What is ischaemic heart disease?

Ischemic heart disease is a medical condition described by a restricted blood flow through arteries in the heart muscle. These arteries cannot carry sufficient oxygen to several areas of the body supplied by such blood vessels. This condition can result in a heart attack.


What is the typical VA disability rating for Ischemic heart disease?

The typical VA disability rating for Ischemic heart disease depends on the severity of the condition and its impact on daily functioning. Ratings can range from 0% to 100%, with increments of 10%. Common ratings for Ischemic heart disease may fall within the 10% to 60% range, with higher ratings typically assigned to more severe cases with significant limitations. It is important for veterans to undergo a thorough medical evaluation to determine the appropriate disability rating for their specific circumstances.


Are ischemic heart disease and atrial fibillation related?

No. These two are independent cardiac pathophysiologic phenomena.


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.


Why do people think they are having a heart attack when they really have coronary artrey disease?

The pain of lack of oxygen to the heart (angina) is similar in both heart attack and coronary artery disease. Heart attack is the presence of damage to the heart as a result of this lack of oxygen.

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Group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart?

Ischemic Heart Disease


What stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked?

Ischemic stroke, or often, an ischemic transient attack, or TIA.


What type of disease is ischemic heart disease?

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.


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.


What is ischaemic heart disease?

Ischemic heart disease is a medical condition described by a restricted blood flow through arteries in the heart muscle. These arteries cannot carry sufficient oxygen to several areas of the body supplied by such blood vessels. This condition can result in a heart attack.


Just what is CHR Ischemic hrt dis nos?

This abbreviation stands for Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease Not Otherwise Specified. It refers to a condition where there is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle over time, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients. It is a common cause of chest pain and can increase the risk of heart attack.


What is the typical VA disability rating for Ischemic heart disease?

The typical VA disability rating for Ischemic heart disease depends on the severity of the condition and its impact on daily functioning. Ratings can range from 0% to 100%, with increments of 10%. Common ratings for Ischemic heart disease may fall within the 10% to 60% range, with higher ratings typically assigned to more severe cases with significant limitations. It is important for veterans to undergo a thorough medical evaluation to determine the appropriate disability rating for their specific circumstances.


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


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