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An arterial infarction is a medical condition characterized by the death of tissue due to a lack of blood supply, typically caused by the obstruction of an artery. This obstruction can result from a blood clot, plaque buildup, or other vascular issues. The affected tissue becomes necrotic and can lead to serious complications, depending on the location and extent of the infarction, such as in the heart (myocardial infarction) or brain (cerebral infarction). Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to minimize damage and improve outcomes.
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What is Cerebellum Infarct?
Cerebellum Infarct or infarction is a clot of an artery in the brain. The cerebellum is the part of the brain which coordinates muscle movement. Infarction is a medical condition in which tissue dies because the arterial blood supply is blocked. This basically means a stroke (from what i have read and been told). This is a more understandable version. to find out more contact you're GP.
What is a heart attack known as?
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI).
What is the difference between necrosis and infarction?
Necrosis means that a cell or a group of cells die due to injury (heat, pressure etc), diseases (infections), or other pathological state. The term "infarction" essentially is synonymous with "ischemic necrosis" which means necrosis (cell death) from the lack of blood (ischemia). Ischemia can be caused by the occlusion of the arterial supply or venous drainage for a particular tissue.
What is watershed infarction?
watershed infarction cerebral infarction in a watershed area during a time of prolonged systemic hypotension
Abbreviation for myocardial infarction?
The abbreviation for myocardial infarction is M.I.
Can EEG confirm infarction?
EEG cannot confirm infarction, Only MRI CAN CONFIRM INFARCTION. EEG can only confirm epilepsy cidpusa.org
In which type of bleeding is blood less likely to clot?
An arterial bleed, because the blood is flowing at a high rate of speed/pressure.
What is an arterial PO?
Arterial PCO2 is the mean arterial pressure 20 to 26mmhg.
What is interior infarction?
An inferior, not interior, infarction is a subclassification of a heart attack. An inferior myocardial infarction occurs when there is a blockage in the inferior wall of a coronary artery.
Can you get an infarction with three blocked arteries?
absolutely! You can have an infarction with just one blocked artery
What about the initials for myocardial infarction?
Myocardial infarction is often signified using the initials MI.
What is the difference between ischaemia and infarction?
Ischemia=decreased oxygen/nutrients Infarction=no blood flow to the area ischemia can leads to infarction. ischemia means, reduced of blood supply to specific organ. while, infarction refers to death tissue.
