Turkish Translation
Kardiyak İskemi
Cardiology
Cardiac Ischemia
Inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) due to partial or complete obstruction of coronary arteries, leading to oxygen deprivation and potential myocardial damage.
Turkish
Kardiyak İskemi
Pronunciation
ˈkɑːrdiæk ɪˈskiːmiə
Usage frequency
9
Relative in-app score
coronaryanginamyocardiumecg
Myocardial ischemia
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Meaning and Clinical Context
Inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) due to partial or complete obstruction of coronary arteries, leading to oxygen deprivation and potential myocardial damage.
Cardiac ischemia results from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen demand and supply, typically due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. It manifests as angina pectoris or silent ischemia and may progress to myocardial infarction if untreated. Diagnostic tools include ECG, cardiac biomarkers, and imaging studies.
Category
Example in Use
English: Persistent cardiac ischemia detected on stress testing should prompt coronary angiography to evaluate for significant stenosis requiring percutaneous intervention.
Turkish: Stres testinde tespit edilen kalıcı kardiyak iskemi, perkütan müdahale gerektiren önemli darlığı değerlendirmek için koroner anjiyografiyi tetiklemelidir.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 58-year-old male with hypertension reports exertional chest pain relieved by rest. ECG shows T-wave inversions. Assess for cardiac ischemia and initiate appropriate management.
Response Template
Cardiac ischemia identified; administer sublingual nitroglycerin, start aspirin, monitor ECG for ST changes, and prepare for possible reperfusion therapy.
Mini FAQ
What does Cardiac Ischemia mean in medical English?
Inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) due to partial or complete obstruction of coronary arteries, leading to oxygen deprivation and potential myocardial damage.
When is Cardiac Ischemia used in clinical communication?
Cardiac ischemia results from an imbalance between myocardial oxygen demand and supply, typically due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. It manifests as angina pectoris or silent ischemia and may progress to myocardial infarction if untreated. Diagnostic tools include ECG, cardiac biomarkers, and imaging studies.
Which glossary category includes Cardiac Ischemia?
Cardiac Ischemia is grouped under Cardiology in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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