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ischaemia

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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.
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2) The increased metabolic demands of pregnancy and lactation are thought to result in a relative vascular ischaemia and infarction in these settings.
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Both neuropathy and ischaemia can lead to foot ulcers and slow-healing wounds which, if they become infected, can result in amputation.
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