Myocardial ischemia is a condition of reduced blood flow to heart. It leads to decreased oxygen supply to heart muscles. If further affects the myocardial energy metabolism and makes heart unable to work properly. Coronary artery stenosis or occlusion caused by coronary atherosclerosis is the most common and most important cause. Treatment includes drugs, heart stent implant and coronary artery bypass surgery. Healthy lifestyle is very important for prevention of myocardial ischemia.
How is Myocardial ischemia treated in practice?