Ischemia

Ischemia means your heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen. It is usually caused by a narrowing or blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries. These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. When you have ischemia, you may feel angina symptoms. For most people, angina feels like chest pain or...

Ischemic Stroke

An ischemic stroke develops when a blood vessel (artery) supplying blood to an area of the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot. The clot may form in the blood vessel (thrombus) or travel from somewhere else in the blood system (embolus).

Ischemic Versus Hemorrhagic Stroke

An ischemic stroke happens when a blood vessel (artery) supplying blood to an area of the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot. A hemorrhagic stroke happens when an artery in the brain leaks or bursts (ruptures).

Islet cells and islet cell antibodies

Islet cells are located in the pancreas and make hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatomammotropin, and pancreatic polypeptide. In some people, the immune system produces islet cell antibodies, which attack and destroy the islet cells as though they were foreign substances. This can lead to serious health...

Isocarboxazid

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isocarboxazid

Isocarboxazid is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain. Isocarboxazid is used to treat symptoms of depression that may include anxiety, panic, or phobias. Isocarboxazid is usually given after other antidepressants have been tried without successful...

Isolated Systolic High Blood Pressure

In isolated systolic high blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension, or ISH), systolic blood pressure is elevated, but diastolic blood pressure is normal. This type of high blood pressure is more common in older adults, especially older women. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke and heart disease...

Isolation rooms

Isolation rooms are special hospital rooms that keep patients separate from other people while they receive medical care. Isolation rooms are needed for patients who have certain medical conditions or infections, often in the skin, the lungs or airways, or the intestines. These rooms may be used to prevent the spread of...

Isolette (incubator)

An isolette is a clear plastic enclosed crib that maintains a warm environment for a new baby and isolates him or her from germs. A baby, especially a premature baby, who cannot maintain body heat can be protected from drafts and cold in an isolette.

Isometric Exercise: Hands on Head

In an isometric exercise, a force is applied against a resistant object, so that even though tension builds in a specific muscle, there is no movement. You can do isometric exercises to strengthen the muscles of your neck. For each exercise, keep your neck straight and look straight ahead. To exercise muscles at the...

Isoniazid

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isoniazid

Isoniazid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Isoniazid is used to treat and to prevent tuberculosis (TB). You may need to take other TB medicines in combination with isoniazid. When treating active TB, isoniazid must be used with other TB medicines. Tuberculosis can become resistant to treatment if isoniazid is used...

isoniazid and rifampin

Isoniazid and rifampin are antibiotics that fight bacteria. Isoniazid and rifampin is a combination medicine used to treat tuberculosis (TB). Isoniazid and rifampin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampin

Isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampin are antibiotics that prevent tuberculous bacteria from multiplying in your body. Isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampin (Rifater) is a combination medicine used to treat tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children at least 15 years old. Rifater may also be used for purposes not listed...

isopropyl alcohol (topical)

Isopropyl alcohol kills or prevents the growth of bacteria on the skin. Isopropyl alcohol topical (for use on skin) is used to help prevent bacterial skin infections from minor cuts or scrapes. Isopropyl alcohol is used in healthcare settings to prevent infection that may be caused by needle punctures. . Isopropyl...

isopropyl alcohol otic

Isopropyl alcohol otic (for use in the ear) is used to help dry water that has clogged the ear canal after swimming, bathing, or showering, or hair-washing. Isopropyl alcohol otic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Isoproterenol Injection

This medicine is used for the following purposes: heart, irregular heart beat, sudden loss of blood pressure, weak heart. Generic Name: Isoproterenol.

isoproterenol injection

Isoproterenol is used in the treatment of heart block, heart failure, shock, and cardiac arrest. Isoproterenol is also used to treat bronchospasm that may occur while you are under anesthesia. Isoproterenol is sometimes used together with other medicines. Isoproterenol may also be used for purposes not listed in this...

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