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coronary 1. Anatomy designating blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, etc., that encircle a part or structure 2. short for coronary thrombosis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A computerized X-ray image of calcium deposits along a person's coronary arteries can signal whether that individual carries a hidden health risk, a study in the September Radiology suggests. After the stent is implanted into the coronary arteries for 30 to 45 days, the drug seeps into the coronary artery wall surrounding the device and prevents the accumulation of scar tissue that could reblock the artery. Clinical trials to date have shown that small amounts of radiation applied to blocked coronary arteries appear to stop cell growth that can cause re-blockages to form in previously treated arteries. |
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