Related Words

Coronary Arteries: Arteries that supply the hearts muscle fibers with nutrients and oxygen.

Coronary Occlusion: The blocking of the coronary blood vessels.

Coronary Heart Disease (Chd): Diseases of the heart muscle and the blood vessels that supply it with oxygen, high risk factor for a heart attack.

Coronary Circulation: Circulation of blood to the heart muscle associated with the blood carrying capacity of a specific vessel or development of collateral vessels (extra blood vessels).

Arteries: Thick-walled vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Singular=artery.

Angina: Chest pain, especially during physical exertion or emotional stress, that is caused by gradual blockage of the coronary arteries.