{"id":486426,"date":"2025-08-07T14:07:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/uncategorized\/what-is-ischemia\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:09:18","slug":"what-is-ischemia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centromedicoabc.com\/en\/digital-magazine\/what-is-ischemia\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Ischemia"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In general terms, ischemia is the reduction or interruption of blood flow to a part of the body. This results in a decreased supply of both oxygen and essential nutrients to the affected tissues.<\/p>\n

When oxygen and nutrients are lacking, cellular damage can occur, and if left untreated, it can lead to tissue death, known as necrosis.<\/p>\n

The causes of ischemia can be diverse, including atherosclerosis <\/a>(narrowing of blood vessels), the presence of blood clots, or compression of the vessels due to swelling or tumors.<\/p>\n

The severity of the situation depends on the duration of the blood flow interruption and the type of organ or tissue affected.<\/p>\n

Some forms of ischemia may be temporary and reversible, while others can cause permanent damage.<\/p>\n

Types of Ischemia<\/h2>\n

When explaining what ischemia is and the types that exist, they are generally classified based on the duration or the area affected by the blood flow interruption:<\/p>\n