Definition of reperfusion in English:
reperfusion
noun riːpəˈfjuːʒ(ə)nrēpərˈfyo͞oZHən
mass nounMedicine The action of restoring the flow of blood to an organ or tissue, typically after a heart attack or stroke.
Example sentencesExamples
- In essence, prompt reperfusion is sacrificed for effective reperfusion.
- The importance of time to reperfusion in reducing mortality cannot be overestimated.
- Reperfusion of the artery affected by infarction occasionally fails with thrombolytic treatment.
- Reperfusion was by angioplasty or stenting or by thrombolytic use.
- The pulmonary artery pressure during the initial 10 minutes of reperfusion is of prime importance.