Reperfusion therapy
Reperfusion Therapy
Reperfusion therapy (/rɪˈpɜːrfjuːʒən θɛrəpi/), also known as revascularization therapy, is a medical treatment intended to restore blood flow to tissues or organs that have had their blood supply cut off, typically as a result of a myocardial infarction or stroke.
Etymology
The term "reperfusion" is derived from the Latin re- meaning "again" and perfusio meaning "a pouring over". The term "therapy" comes from the Greek therapeia meaning "healing".
Procedure
Reperfusion therapy can be achieved through various methods, including thrombolysis, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The choice of method depends on the patient's condition, the location and extent of the blockage, and the time elapsed since the onset of symptoms.
Risks and Complications
While reperfusion therapy can be life-saving, it is not without risks. Potential complications include reperfusion injury, bleeding, and arrhythmias.
Related Terms
- Thrombolysis: The breakdown of blood clots using medication.
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): A non-surgical procedure used to treat the stenotic (narrowed) coronary arteries of the heart.
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): A type of surgery that improves blood flow to the heart.
- Reperfusion injury: Damage to tissue caused when blood supply returns to the tissue after a period of ischemia or lack of oxygen.
- Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reperfusion therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Reperfusion therapy
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