Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
Chronic mesenteric ischaemia
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- Chronic mesenteric ischaemia (CMI) - 'intestinal angina' - is caused by fixed atherosclerotic narrowing of mesenteric arteries producing gut ischaemia on postprandial demand. Typically requires ≥2 of 3 vessels (coeliac, SMA, IMA) to be severely stenosed before symptoms emerge.
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