One cause of a sudden loss of vision is referred to in medical terms as ischemic optic neuropathy. There are two types. One is caused by inflamed arteries in the eye that flow to the optic nerve, and ...

(NewsNation) — The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, accounting for about 87% of all cases, according to the American Stroke Association. It occurs when blood flow to the brain is ...

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Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting ...

Mesenteric ischemia, or small bowel ischemia, involves a blockage of blood flow to the small intestine. Symptoms include pain and bloating. It often results from blood clots or atherosclerosis.

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when plaque builds up in blood vessels that deliver blood from the heart to other areas. CLI ...

Chronic mesenteric ischemia causes severe stomach pain and is often overlooked or misdiagnosed. It affects fewer than 200,000 people a year in the U.S., and vascular surgeons can now treat the ...

With timing that would horrify a trapeze troupe, the ISCHEMIA and ISCHEMIA-CKD trials, as well as their quality-of-life analyses, are all in print today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The ...

A transient ischemic attack, popularly known as a mini-stroke, is an early sign of possible stroke. According to healthline.com, a transient ischemic attack can cause stroke-like symptoms such as a ...

Mesenteric ischemia is caused by blood flow that is insufficient to meet the metabolic demands of the visceral organs. The severity of ischemia and the type of organ involved depend on the affected ...