infarctusok
Infarctusok refers to the medical term for infarcts, which are areas of tissue that have died due to a lack of oxygen. This lack of oxygen, known as ischemia, is typically caused by a blockage in the blood supply to the affected area. When blood flow is interrupted, the cells in that region are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, leading to irreversible damage and necrosis, or cell death.
The most common locations for infarcts are the heart and the brain, leading to conditions known as
The diagnosis of an infarct usually involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, imaging studies