For Coronary artery disease we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Heart Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Organ Transplant, Vascular Disease, Women's Health and Womens Health.

Coronary Artery Disease (Heart Disease)

The narrowing of arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. It is also sometimes called atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.

Coronary Artery Disease (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

A major cause of illness and death, coronary artery disease (CAD) begins when hard cholesterol substances (plaques) are deposited within a coronary artery.

Coronary Artery Disease (Organ Transplant)

A build-up of fatty material in the coronary artery that causes narrowing and a decrease in blood flow to the heart.

Coronary Artery Disease (Vascular Disease)

Usually caused by artherosclerosis, a progressive condition which reduces blood flow to the heart.

Coronary Artery Disease (Women's Health)

Also called coronary heart disease. It is the most common type of heart disease that results from atherosclerosis - the gradual buildup of plaques in the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart. This disease develops slowly and silently, over decades. It can go virtually unnoticed until it produces a heart attack.

Coronary Artery Disease (Womens Health)

Also called coronary heart disease. It is the most common type of heart disease that results from atherosclerosis - the gradual buildup of plaques in the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart. This disease develops slowly and silently, over decades. It can go virtually unnoticed until it produces a heart attack.

Similar

Browse words that start with:

• Co
• Cor
• Coro
• Coron

Browse All Terms by First Letter

Term Search