coronary-artery disease

Noun

Meaning

sclerosis of the arterial walls

a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

coronary artery disease

Synonyms

atherosclerosis arterial sclerosis angina arteriosclerosis angina pectoris aneurysm atherosclerotic coronary heart disease cardiac arrest cor pulmonale complications of hypertension hardening of the arteries cardiac arrests heart and circulatory disease induration of the arteries

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Antonyms

healthy heart normal heartbeat no heart diseases no heart problems no problems with heart

Hypernyms

coronary-artery disease sclerosis arteriosclerosis induration hardening of the arteries arterial sclerosis

Hyponyms

atherosclerosis arteriosclerosis obliterans

Examples

In adults who go to the emergency department with an unclear cause of pain, about 30% have pain due to coronary artery disease. citation Risk factors Coronary artery disease has a number of well determined risk factors. Source: Internet

Coronary artery disease (CAD), commonly known as heart disease, is a condition in which cholesterol, calcium, and other fats accumulate in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Source: Internet

Coronary artery disease is a hardening or plaque buildup in arteries of the heart. Source: Internet

“In one year after you stop smoking, your chances of getting Coronary artery disease drop by 50percent,” Clark said. Source: Internet

This is the TAXUS Express 2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System, which releases paclitaxel Coronary artery disease is not currently reversible and eventually requires surgical management if it progresses. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

coronary thrombosis coronary vascular supply coronary vein coronasceptic coronasomnia coronate