Ischemia: Lack of supply of oxygen to any area of the body.
Arteries: Blood vessels that supply blood from the heart to different tissues and organs of the body.
Atherosclerosis: The gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Published on Oct 25, 2016
Last Updated on Sep 06, 2019
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
APA
Dr. Smitha S. Dutt. (2019, September 06). Coronary Heart Disease - Glossary. Medindia. Retrieved on Apr 25, 2024 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-glossary.htm.
MLA
Dr. Smitha S. Dutt. "Coronary Heart Disease - Glossary". Medindia. Apr 25, 2024. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-glossary.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Smitha S. Dutt. "Coronary Heart Disease - Glossary". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-glossary.htm. (accessed Apr 25, 2024).
Harvard
Dr. Smitha S. Dutt. 2019. Coronary Heart Disease - Glossary. Medindia, viewed Apr 25, 2024, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-glossary.htm.