Ischemia Can Lead to Necrosis and Gangrene

Question

Ischemia can lead to necrosis and gangrene.

Accepted Answer

Ischemia refers to lack of blood flow to a part of the body, which can lead to tissue damage and death. If left untreated, ischemia can progress to necrosis (death of tissue) and even gangrene (death of a part of the body, usually due to infection).