Ischemia is when there is a blockage of blood flow to a part of the body. Ischemia can lead to serious problems like heart attack and stroke. Risk factors for ischemia include poor circulation, high ...

Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death and disability, caused by a sudden loss of oxygen supply to the brain due to blocked blood vessels. Recanalization treatments such as intravenous thrombolysis ...

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when plaque builds up in blood vessels that deliver blood from the heart to other areas. CLI ...

Samantha Ballas, of Syracuse, is a fourth-year medical student at SUNY Upstate Medical University in the Rural Scholars Program. She is a NYSARH Research and Policy Fellow in the 2025 cohort. She is ...