A new analysis of the ISCHEMIA trial reveals its results are highly contingent on how myocardial infarction is defined, with investigators reporting a significant treatment difference between the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Animals given an experimental drug have shown significant improvement in motor function, with their brain damage reduced ...

Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on critical ischemia treatment market offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections. According to Mordor ...

Treatment is determined by the type of stroke suffered (i.e., ischemic or hemorrhagic) rather than the anatomic location. Symptoms referable to the anterior circulation — specifically, anterior and ...

Acute myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow is restricted in the heart. This usually leads to cardiovascular issues, but treatments have advanced quite far. However, one thing that still plagues ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Alternate treatment options Although thrombolytics can produce dramatic responses for those patients who are eligible to receive treatment, the actual number of people who qualify for this therapy is ...