Ischemic Bowel Disease
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Ischemic Bowel Disease Risk Factors
Risk factors for ischemic bowel disease include:
Age over 50
Angina
Arterial thrombosis
Atrial fibrillation
Deep venous thrombosis
Diabetes
Heart attack
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Obesity
Smoking
Stroke
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Last Updated: Mar 23, 2009
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Ischemic Bowel Disease References:
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Hansen KJ, Wilson DB, Craven TE, Pearce JD, English WP, Edwards MS, Ayerdi J, Burke GL. Mesenteric artery disease in the elderly. J Vasc Surg. 2004 Jul;40(1):45-52.
Leo PJ, Simonian HG. The role of serum phosphate level and acute ischemic bowel disease. Am J Emerg Med. 1996 Jul;14(4):377-9.
Schoots IG, Levi MM, Reekers JA, Lameris JS, van Gulik TM. Thrombolytic therapy for acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2005 Mar;16(3):317-29.
