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coronary insufficiency

American  

noun

Pathology.

  1. inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle.

coronary insufficiency British  

noun

  1. inadequate circulation of blood through the coronary arteries, characterized by attacks of angina pectoris

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The offending molecules occurred in every patient with an underactive thyroid, and in more than 90% of those with high blood pressure or coronary insufficiency.

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After recovery, 46 of the 100 patients resumed regular activity, reported no angina or other subjective symptoms of coronary insufficiency.

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Of eight women employees of the plant who had suffered from "Monday morning angina," two had prolonged periods of coronary insufficiency, and three had had heart attacks.

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