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How is ischemia to the heart different from a heart attack?

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Cerebral ischemia or brain ischemia, is a condition that occurs when there isn't enough blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand. This leads to limited oxygen supply or cerebral hypoxia and leads to the death of brain tissue, cerebral infarction, or ischemic stroke.

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