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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
For Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) we have a term and definition in Cardiovascular Health.
Coronary Artery Disease (Cad) (Cardiovascular Health) 
The buildup of fatty materials (also called plaque) inside the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries feed blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. In an area of plaque buildup, the coronary artery is narrowed, and the blood and oxygen supply to this area of the heart muscle is reduced. (Read more)
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