coronary heart disease

British

noun

any heart disorder caused by disease of the coronary arteries

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These events included death from coronary heart disease, heart attack, or ischemic stroke.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Compared with the lowest group, those in the highest group had a 67% greater risk of dying from coronary heart disease or stroke, or experiencing non-fatal heart attacks, strokes or resuscitated cardiac arrest.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

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

For every 10% increase in whole plant-based foods, people had an eight percent lower risk of developing coronary heart disease and a 20% lower risk of dying from the disease.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

“It would mean that these microplastics are the most important cause of coronary heart disease yet discovered. And I just don’t think that’s likely to be right,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

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