Ischaemia

Synonyms of ischaemia

• ischemia
• vascular insufficiency
• blood flow restriction

Antonyms of ischaemia

• perfusion
• adequate blood flow
• normal circulation

Collocations of ischaemia

cardiac ischaemia

Frequency: 80 %

The ECG showed signs of cardiac ischaemia.

cerebral ischaemia

Frequency: 75 %

The MRI revealed evidence of cerebral ischaemia in the brain.

acute ischaemia

Frequency: 70 %

The patient was rushed to the hospital due to acute ischaemia.

peripheral ischaemia

Frequency: 65 %

The patient complained of pain in the legs due to peripheral ischaemia.

chronic ischaemia

Frequency: 60 %

The patient had been experiencing symptoms of chronic ischaemia for years.

Idiomatic Expressions for ischaemia

• Phrase: ischaemia-reperfusion injury
  Meaning: damage that occurs when blood flow returns to tissue after a period of ischaemia, leading to inflammation and cell death
  Usage: This phrase is used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of injury that can occur after a period of reduced blood flow.