Ischemia is when there is a blockage of blood flow to a part of the body. Ischemia can lead to serious problems like heart attack and stroke. Risk factors for ischemia include poor circulation, high ...

Myocardial ischemia is a drop in blood flow to the heart. Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, occurs when death or damage occurs in the muscle tissue of the heart due to low blood supply. The ...

Ischemic colitis is the most common type of blood flow blockage in your intestines. Most cases are mild, but serious complications are possible. (Photo Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images) You ...

Ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia are both types of bowel ischemia. Ischemic colitis refers to reduced blood flow to the large intestine, while mesenteric ischemia happens due to reduced blood ...