Cardiac ischemia: Fast Facts

Cardiac ischemia: Fast Facts (00:00:18)
Video Transcript

The arteries that feed your heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients are called coronary arteries.

Cardiac ischemia means your heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen.

This usually happens when one or more of the coronary arteries is narrowed or blocked.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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