coronary artery disease

Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, which can cause angina pectoris or heart attack. A positive family history, hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus, and elevated blood lipids increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease.

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Words nearby coronary artery disease

coronarism, coronaritis, coronary, coronary arteries, coronary artery, coronary artery disease, coronary bypass, coronary bypass surgery, coronary care unit, coronary cataract, coronary cushion
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