re·per·fu·sion (r  p r-fy  zhn)n. The restoration of blood flow to an organ or tissue that has had its blood supply cut off, as after a heart attack. |
reperfusion
[rē′pərfyo̅o̅′zhən]
blocked arteries are opened to reestablish blood flow. It may be accomplished through thrombolytic therapy or percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.
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