Ischemia - what it means, why it is important

 This week: Ischemia -the lack of sufficient blood flow to an organ - can affect the heart, and several other organs as well. And: The LP-PLA2 test - the doctor may want it, but do you really need it?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Ischemia - what it means, why it is important  This week: Ischemia -the lack of sufficient blood flow to an organ - can affect the heart, and several other organs as well. And: The LP-PLA2 test - the doctor may want it, but do you really need it? Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert Ischemia - what it means, why it is important Ischemia is the lack of sufficient blood supply to an organ, most often caused by atherosclerosis, which usually produces symptoms. READ NOW The LP-PLA2 test - do you need it? The LP-PLA2 test can be useful in characterizing your risk for cardiovascular disease, but for most people this test is not necessary. READ NOW What Happens During a Non-ST Segment Myocardial Infarction? A NSTEMI - non-ST segment myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is partially occluded by a blood clot. READ NOW What is a STEMI Heart Attack? A STEMI - ST segment elevation myocardial infarction - occurs when a coronary artery is totally occluded by a blood clot. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.   READ NOW Featured Articles • 12 Quick Lunch Ideas for Runners • Are Gluten-Free Cheerios REALLY Safe If You Have Celiac? • 9 Essential Facts About Eating Disorders • A Traditional Stuffed Cabbage Recipe Minus the Carbs and the Work • What Not to Do at the Starting Line • Are You Eating Enough to Lose Weight? • Planning Your Low-Carb Christmas Dinner • Best Choices for Stability Shoes Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.