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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > cardiovascular diseases > vascular diseases > myocardial ischemia > coronary disease
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > cardiovascular diseases > vascular diseases > myocardial ischemia > coronary disease
Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > cardiovascular diseases > heart diseases > myocardial diseases > myocardial ischemia > coronary disease
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > cardiovascular diseases > heart diseases > myocardial diseases > myocardial ischemia > coronary disease
Research, Technology, Methods > pathological processes and conditions > ischemia > myocardial ischemia > coronary disease
Preferred Term:

coronary disease

Definition:
An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the coronary vessels to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of myocardial ischemia (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
myocardial ischemia
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • coronary heart disease
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/220885
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RDF/XMLCreated 2014-07-01, last modified 2014-11-17