Hypoxia

Hypoxia by Dirk Vordermark (Editor)
Call Number: E-Book
ISBN: 9781620817698
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Low oxygenation levels are a hallmark of numerous pathologic conditions. Hypoxia occurs in chronic diseases of brain, kidneys and liver. Malignant tumours grow rapidly with insufficient vasculature, thereby producing areas of chronic hypoxia. This book contains contributions from an international group of authors covering a wide range of situations in benign as well as malignant diseases, in which understanding the role of hypoxia may lead to novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. These include modulation of tissue oxygenation as well as treatment concepts directed specifically at hypoxic cells.

Brain Injury Canada - Hypoxia & anoxia
Hypoxia is when the body or brain is partially deprived of oxygen, leading to permanent damage. Anoxia is often a result of hypoxia where the brain or body completely loses its oxygen supply. Total loss of oxygen to the brain can result in severe permanent damage.
Cleveland Clinic - Hypoxia
Hypoxia is low levels of oxygen in a persons body tissues. It causes symptoms like confusion, restlessness, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and bluish skin. Many chronic heart and lung conditions can put you at risk for hypoxia. Hypoxia can be life-threatening. If a patient is experiencing symptoms of hypoxia, call 911..