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Coronary Disease  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.

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Synonym(s)

  • Coronary Heart Disease

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LH7BGWRV-N

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