coronary insufficiency
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Definition
- Noun:
- Inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris: A medical condition where the blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) is insufficient to meet its needs, often resulting in chest pain (angina).
Usage
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with coronary insufficiency after experiencing recurrent chest pain during exertion.
- Coronary insufficiency is a serious condition that requires careful management to prevent a heart attack.
Advanced Usage
- "Silent coronary insufficiency": A form of the condition where blood flow to the heart is reduced without causing the typical symptom of chest pain.
- Diagnosing silent coronary insufficiency often requires specialized cardiac tests.
Variants and Related Words
- Myocardial ischemia (n): A closely related term often used interchangeably, specifically referring to reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle.
- Chronic myocardial ischemia can lead to coronary insufficiency.
Synonyms
- Cardiac ischemia: Reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Inadequate coronary perfusion: Insufficient blood delivery through the coronary arteries.
Related Phrases
- Symptom of coronary insufficiency: Refers to the clinical signs, such as angina.
- Angina pectoris is a classic symptom of coronary insufficiency.
Noun
- inadequate blood flow to the heart muscles; can cause angina pectoris