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coronary heart disease: see coronary artery disease coronary artery disease, condition that results when the coronary arteries are narrowed or occluded, most commonly by atherosclerotic deposits of fibrous and fatty tissue. ..... Click the link for more information. . coronary heart diseaseor ischemic heart diseaseProgressive reduction of blood supply to the heart muscle due to narrowing or blocking of a coronary artery (see atherosclerosis). Short-term oxygen deprivation can cause angina pectoris. Long-term, severe oxygen depletion causes a heart attack. Coronary bypass or angioplasty is needed if medication and diet do not control the disease. 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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| Over 100 risk factors have been associated with coronary heart disease and stroke and are now significant in all populations. The study found women who were responsible for caring for grandchildren for more than nine hours a week were 55% more likely to develop coronary heart disease than grandmothers without childcare responsibilities. New research shows that people who eat peanuts and tree nuts two or more times per week have a 47 percent lower risk of sudden cardiac death, and a 30 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease death. |
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