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Brain Ischemia

Localized reduction of blood flow to brain tissue due to arterial obstruction or systemic hypoperfusion. This frequently occurs in conjunction with brain hypoxia (HYPOXIA, BRAIN). Prolonged ischemia is associated with BRAIN INFARCTION.

Year introduced: 2000(1979)

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Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.300.150, C14.907.253.092

MeSH Unique ID: D002545

Entry Terms:

  • Brain Ischemias
  • Ischemia, Brain
  • Encephalopathy, Ischemic
  • Ischemic Encephalopathies
  • Ischemic Encephalopathy
  • Cerebral Ischemia
  • Cerebral Ischemias
  • Ischemias, Cerebral
  • Ischemia, Cerebral

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