Coronary Artery Disease Flashcards

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Develops when your coronary arteries — the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients — become damaged or diseased

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What is usually to blame for coronary artery disease?

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Cholesterol-containing deposits (plaque) in your arteries and inflammation

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