infarktia
Infarktia is a term used in speculative medicine and fiction to describe a vascular syndrome characterized by multifocal tissue infarction due to occlusion of the microvasculature, particularly arterioles. It is not recognized as a formal diagnosis by major medical authorities, and there are no standardized clinical criteria or guidelines.
Pathophysiology is described in limited speculative literature as arising from simultaneous processes such as microthrombus formation,
Clinical features vary with the organs affected but commonly include sudden focal pain and signs of organ
Diagnosis is hypothetical and relies on imaging (for example CT or MRI) showing multifocal infarcts, supported
Management is not standardized; fictional or speculative discussions emphasize supportive care, management of underlying risk factors
History and usage: The term infarktia appears sporadically in science fiction, medical hypotheticals, and speculative discussions