what is ischemia what are the systems
Q: heart disease coronary artery disease ischemia what are the systems and what can you do to prevent
Answers (1)
6/12/09 12:15pm
Hi Michele,
Ischemia is the medical term for what happens when your heart lacks oxygen and usually occurs when there is a shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. Frequently the result of a narrowing or blockage of the arteries supplying the heart.
Here's a link to where you can learn more about coronary artery disease.
http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/what-is-heart-disease-000003_1-145.html
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight
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