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Coronary Disease

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Definition: An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.  general or unspecified; prefer specifics   
See Also Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; Coronary Artery Bypass; Myocardial Revascularization
Examples Coronary Aneurysm; Coronary Artery Disease; Coronary Occlusion; Coronary Stenosis; Coronary Thrombosis; Coronary Vasospasm; Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome 		Other names Coronary Heart Disease; Heart Diseases, Coronary; Heart Disease, Coronary; Diseases, Coronary Heart; Diseases, Coronary; Disease, Coronary Heart; Disease, Coronary; Coronary Heart Diseases; Coronary Diseases

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