Mesh term Brain Ischemia
Browse to parent terms:Cerebrovascular Disorders
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Brain Infarction
Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain
Ischemic Attack, Transient
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
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