Reperfusion

usgb/ˌriːpərˈfjuːʒən/
noun

The restoration of blood flow to an organ or tissue after a period of ischemia.

Reperfusion therapy is often used after a heart attack to prevent damage to the heart muscle.
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Often appears as...

  • reperfusion injury
  • reperfusion therapy

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Formal

Reperfusion injury, reperfusion therapy, myocardial reperfusion

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Technical

Reperfusion is often used in a clinical setting following heart attacks or strokes.

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The term should be avoided in casual discussions as it is highly technical.
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Emotional

Reperfusion can evoke feelings of hope, especially when discussing life-saving medical interventions.

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Context

In medical literature, 'reperfusion' is frequently paired with 'ischemia' or 'tissue damage' to highlight its significance.

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Contextually, remember that it is often discussed in acute medical emergencies.
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