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Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A disorder characterized by a reduction of oxygen in the blood combined with reduced blood flow (ISCHEMIA) to the brain from a localized obstruction of a cerebral artery or from systemic hypoperfusion. Prolonged hypoxia-ischemia is associated with ISCHEMIC ATTACK, TRANSIENT; BRAIN INFARCTION; BRAIN EDEMA; COMA; and other conditions.

Entry terms

  • Brain Hypoxia-Ischemia
  • Brain Ischemia-Hypoxia
  • Ischemia-Hypoxia, Brain

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KMK8DMQZ-8

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