Reactive hyperemia

Reactive hyperemia

Reactive hyperemia is a form of Hyperemia which occurs in response to a profound increase in blood flow to an organ after being occluded. Following Ischemia there will be a shortage of oxygen and a build-up of metabolic waste.


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