No reflow phenomenon
No reflow phenomenon is the failure of blood to reperfuse an ischemic area after the physical obstruction has been removed or bypassed.[1]
| No reflow phenomenon | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular surgery |
It may be associated with microvascular damage.
See also
References
- Kishi T, Yamada A, Okamatsu S, Sunagawa K (May 2007). "Percutaneous coronary arterial thrombectomy for acute myocardial infarction reduces no-reflow phenomenon and protects against left ventricular remodeling related to the proximal left anterior descending and right coronary artery". Int Heart J. 48 (3): 287–302. doi:10.1536/ihj.48.287. PMID 17592194.
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