ischemic

Ischemia or ischemic comes from the Greek word to "keep back" or "stop" the supply of blood to an area.

Arterial Ischemic Stroke (AIS) 2006

Ischemia or ischemic comes from the Greek word to "keep back" or "stop" the supply of blood to an area.

Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis (CSVT) 2006

According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Eighty-seven percent of strokes are called ischemic strokes, where clots or plaque block blood flow to the brain.

CDC: Strokes rising among younger ages 2011

There's one type that we call ischemic stroke, and that occurs when a blood vessel is closed off.

CNN Transcript Jan 28, 2005 2005

Tissue that lacks sufficient blood and therefore doesn't get enough oxygen is called ischemic.

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Reducing bleeding is potentially important because several studies have suggested that moderate reductions in bleeding may lead to a reduction in longer term ischemic events, particularly mortality.

Science Blog 2010

Reducing bleeding is potentially important because several studies have suggested that moderate reductions in bleeding may lead to a reduction in longer term ischemic events, particularly mortality.

EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2010

So-called ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots that block the flow of blood in the brain.

For a Mother's Touch, Skip the Text Messages Ann Lukits 2011

The drug treats the 80% of strokes that result from blood blockages, known as ischemic strokes.

Clot-Busting Drug Should Be Used 2008

One is ischemic, which is when the arteries become blocked and the other is a hemorrhagic stroke, when a blood vessel in the brain breaks.

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Melanie Coffee 2011