Infarct
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Broader Terms
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Related Terms
blood vessel occlusion, multiinfarct dementia
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Scope Note
sudden insufficient blood supply to an area, which results in necrosis of that area; usually caused by a thrombus, an embolus, or a vascular torsion.
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- For example, if the investigator anticipates a reduced infarct size, he may exclude pink areas while on other occasions, where a large infarct is anticipated, he may include anything that is not deep red.
- In conclusion, the first post-CABG infarct is a rare event.
- A large infarct is not likely since she is alert.
- 1: What is a splenic infarct ? Ans: Splenic infarct is a rare form of wedge-shaped JIACM 2004; 5(4): 310-4 Case history A58-year-old housewife, resident of Delhi was admitted with complaints of fever, loose motions, and decreased urine output of 2 days duration.
- Infarct Ages The right occipital infarct is clearly "remote", happening on the order of months prior to the patient's death.
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