Coronary artery disease
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The coronary arteries provide oxygen-rich blood and other nutrients
to the heart muscle. They attach to and wrap around the heart's surface. Coronary artery disease occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is
restricted, often caused by the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the
coronary arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, white blood cells,
calcium, and other substances in the blood. This buildup of plaque is called
atherosclerosis.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine | | Specialist Medical Reviewer | Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology | | Last Updated | May 14, 2007 |
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Last Updated: May 14, 2007 |
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Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology |
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