The word "ischemic" refers to a lack of blood flow to a part of the body, particularly due to a blockage in the blood vessels. This lack of blood flow can cause damage to tissues and organs. Full definition
According to the American Heart Association, eating higher amounts of flavonoid may lower the risk of ischemic stroke for women. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Dr. Anne, together with first author Harriet Eldredge - Hindy, M.D., showed that this same cohort of patients will likely have a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease after 10 years. (sciencedaily.com)
«Even though these patients are classified as low - risk, the incidence of ischemic stroke in our study population is neither negligible nor ignorable and it carries a relatively high mortality,» Al - Khalili said in a society news release. (health.com)