myokardiperfuusion

Myokardiperfuusio refers to the blood flow through the heart muscle, known as the myocardium. This process is crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients to the heart cells, enabling them to function properly and pump blood to the rest of the body. The coronary arteries are responsible for supplying this vital blood flow.

Assessing myokardiperfuusio is important in diagnosing and managing various cardiac conditions. Myocardial perfusion imaging is a common diagnostic tool used to evaluate the extent and location of any reduced blood flow. This imaging technique often involves injecting a small amount of radioactive tracer that is taken up by healthy heart muscle. A special camera then detects the tracer, creating images that show how well blood is flowing to different parts of the heart.

Impaired myokardiperfuusio can be a sign of coronary artery disease, where the arteries become narrowed or blocked, restricting blood flow. Conditions like myocardial infarction (heart attack) occur when this blood flow is severely reduced or completely cut off, leading to damage of the heart muscle. Understanding myokardiperfuusio is therefore fundamental to understanding the health and function of the cardiovascular system.