Flashcard 9 - Anatomy and Physiology Flashcard Set for the Medical Assistant test
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a stroke (cerebrovascular accident) or a heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Explanation:
Ischemia means there is insufficient blood supply to an organ or body part, often caused by a clot or plaque build-up. The lack of oxygen can cause an infarct or an area of dead (necrosed) tissue.
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