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coronary heart disease

British  

noun

  1. any heart disorder caused by disease of the coronary arteries

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Each additional daily serving was linked to more than a 5% increase in the likelihood of heart attacks, strokes, or death from coronary heart disease or stroke.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Neck circumference is also tied to coronary heart disease, where narrowed arteries reduce the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025

She said the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and ovarian and endometrial cancer was no higher among women aged 45 and over taking combined HRT, compared to those who had never taken it.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

The checks will also record key information including smoking status; family history of coronary heart disease; and cholesterol level.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

Even the trending Wim Hof method isn’t for everyone, including people with coronary heart disease, kidney failure or epilepsy, among other conditions, according to his website.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2024

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