Nikolas
Created page with "'''Acute mesenteric ischaemia''' is a form of intestinal ischaemia and is mostly a disease of elderly. It’s relatively rare but has a mortality rate of > 60%. It is most often due to embolism, but may also be due to thrombosis or decreased CO. The superior mesenteric artery is most commonly affected. The ischaemic tolerance time is approximately 40 minutes. Ischaemia causes infarction, leading to disruption of the mucosal barrier, causing bacteria and toxins from..."