Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ischemic Postconditioning

The application of repeated, brief periods of vascular occlusion at the onset of REPERFUSION to reduce REPERFUSION INJURY that follows a prolonged ischemic event. The techniques are similar to ISCHEMIC PRECONDITIONING but the time of application is after the ischemic event instead of before.

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The application of repeated, brief periods of vascular occlusion at the onset of REPERFUSION to reduce REPERFUSION INJURY that follows a prolonged ischemic event. The techniques are similar to ISCHEMIC PRECONDITIONING but the time of application is after the ischemic event instead of before.

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4 entry terms
  • Ischemic Post-Conditioning
  • Ischemic Post Conditioning
  • Post-Conditioning, Ischemic
  • Postconditioning, Ischemic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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coordinate IM with tissue / blood supply (IM)

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2011

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  1. E02w.587

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Ischemic Postconditioning. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057775. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057775
  2. Ischemic Postconditioning. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67432257