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Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary Heart Disease Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Coronary Heart Disease Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Coronary Heart Disease?

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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