These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
Ischemia is the medical term for lack of oxygen to a target organ.
Preventing the lack of oxygen is the treatment and varies with the organ. The most common is the heart and is due to blockage of the arteries. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Back to Doctor FAQ main page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc.