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ischaemia Insufficient blood supply for the need of a part of the body, usually as a result of a disease of the blood vessels supplying that part. Note: also spelt ischemia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This causes a rise in compartmental pressures, leading to a 'second wave effect' including decreased blood flow, ischaemia, and further muscle and nerve damage (Saad 1997). Beneficial and harmful effects of L-arginine on renal ischaemia. cardiac arrest and respiratory distress or arrest, or ischaemia from the breakage of small blood vessels in the brain) or those with longstanding psychiatric problems, may not respond well (Gloag, 1985). |
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