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Preferred term
coronary disease
Definition
- Coronary disease (CD) is defined as a reduction in blood flow to the heart muscle, usually caused by a narrowing or hardening of its supplying arteries, the coronary arteries. CD has also been called coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, and ischemic heart disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Coronary Disease]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/coronary_disease
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