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Brain Ischemia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • Encephalopathy, Ischemic
  • Ischemic Encephalopathy

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-N717FVZT-Z

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