Ischemia is a decrease in the blood supply to an organ, tissue or limb, which is caused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels.WrongDiagnosis: What is Ischemia UCDavis Vascular Center: Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)

Decreased blood flow can occur without any physical symptoms. This is called silent ischemia. Silent cardiac ischemia is usually detected through an EKG or stress test.Sutter Health: Coronary Artery Disease and Ischemia

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when cerebral blood flow is restricted for a short period of time. It is usually over within minutes.PDRHealth: Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attacks The symptoms are the same as for a stroke, but there is no permanent damage. One third of those experiencing a TIA go on to suffer a stroke.Harvard medical School: Wake-up Call on Stroke in Women

Symptoms of ischemia include stroke, inability to exercise without fatigue, pain, a feeling of discomfort, tissue degeneration and/or loss of function in the affected area.WrongDiagnosis: List of Symptoms of Ischemia

The treatment for ischemia will be affected by the cause, location and duration of the ischemia. Treatments may include the use of anticoagulants, nitrates and/or surgery.WrongDiagnosis: Treatment List for Ischemia

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