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Coronary Heart Disease - Glossary

Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD
Dr. Simi Paknikar
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Last Updated on Sep 06, 2019
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Glossary

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

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