coronary-artery disease

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A pathological condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries: This disease involves the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, primarily due to the buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis). It is a major cause of angina (chest pain) and heart attacks.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent coronary-artery disease.
    • The patient was diagnosed with severe coronary-artery disease and required a stent procedure.
    • Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing coronary-artery disease.
Advanced Usage

  • "to have coronary-artery disease": to be diagnosed with or suffer from this condition.

    • Despite being active, he discovered he had coronary-artery disease during a routine check-up.

  • "progression of coronary-artery disease": refers to the worsening of the condition over time.

    • Medication aims to slow the progression of coronary-artery disease.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coronary heart disease (CHD): Often used synonymously with coronary-artery disease, referring to diseases of the heart caused by narrowed coronary arteries.
  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD): A broader medical term that includes coronary-artery disease as well as other conditions caused by atherosclerosis.
  • Ischemic heart disease: Another closely related term emphasizing reduced blood flow (ischemia) to the heart muscle.
Synonyms
  • Coronary heart disease (CHD)
  • Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • Ischemic heart disease
Related Phrases
  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart, often used to treat severe coronary-artery disease.
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): A non-surgical procedure, such as angioplasty with stenting, used to open narrowed coronary arteries.
Related Idioms

(Note: Medical conditions like coronary-artery disease are not typically the subject of idioms. However, related concepts about heart health exist.) - "A change of heart": While not directly about the disease, this idiom about changing one's mind can be contextually linked to heart health campaigns. - After his diagnosis, he had a change of heart about his lifestyle choices.

Noun
  1. sclerosis of the arterial walls

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