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Ischemic colitis is often classified according to the underlying cause. | Ischemic colitis is often classified according to the underlying cause. Non-occlusive ischemia develops because of [[low blood pressure]] or constriction of the vessels supplying blood to the colon; occlusive ischemia indicates that a [[blood clot]] or other blockage has cut off blood flow to the [[colon]]. In most cases, no specific cause can be identified. | ||
===Non-occlusive Ischemia=== | ===Non-occlusive Ischemia=== | ||
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===Occlusive Ischemia=== | ===Occlusive Ischemia=== | ||
Occlusive | Occlusive ischemia is due to either: | ||
1. Obstructive Atherosclerotic Disease | 1. Obstructive Atherosclerotic Disease | ||
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Causes
Ischemic colitis is often classified according to the underlying cause. Non-occlusive ischemia develops because of low blood pressure or constriction of the vessels supplying blood to the colon; occlusive ischemia indicates that a blood clot or other blockage has cut off blood flow to the colon. In most cases, no specific cause can be identified.
Non-occlusive Ischemia
In hemodynamically unstable patients (i.e. shock patients) the mesenteric perfusion may be compromised.
Occlusive Ischemia
Occlusive ischemia is due to either:
1. Obstructive Atherosclerotic Disease
- Superior mesenteric artery occlusion
2. Thromboembolism:
- Most commonly the embolism is due to atrial fibrillation
- Valvular heart disease including endocarditis
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiomyopathy