Definition

1. Noun:
   • A heart disease due to an abnormality of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart: Coronary heart disease is a condition where the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood, become narrowed or blocked. This is typically caused by a buildup of fatty deposits (atherosclerosis) and can lead to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • A healthy diet and regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease.
  • The doctor explained that his chest pain was a symptom of coronary heart disease.
  • Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of death in many countries.

Advanced Usage

• "to suffer from coronary heart disease": to be afflicted with this specific heart condition.
  • He suffers from coronary heart disease and manages it with medication.
• "the prevalence of coronary heart disease": how common this disease is within a population.
  • The study examined the prevalence of coronary heart disease in urban populations.

Variants and Related Words

• Coronary artery disease (CAD): Often used interchangeably with coronary heart disease, it specifically refers to the disease of the coronary arteries themselves.
  • Coronary artery disease is a major component of coronary heart disease.
• Ischemic heart disease (IHD): A broader term encompassing conditions where the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen, often due to coronary artery disease.
  • Ischemic heart disease includes conditions like angina and heart attacks.

Synonyms

• Coronary artery disease (CAD): A very close synonym focusing on the arterial cause.
• Ischemic heart disease (IHD): A related, often synonymous term in medical contexts.

Related Phrases

• "risk factors for coronary heart disease": elements that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
  • Smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are major risk factors for coronary heart disease.
• "management of coronary heart disease": the ongoing treatment and control of the condition.
  • The management of coronary heart disease often involves lifestyle changes and medication.

Noun

1. a heart disease due to an abnormality of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart