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Coronary artery disease is a pathological condition in which a coronary artery is narrowed or blocked, usually as a result of atherosclerosis. Stable angina, or 'angina pectoris', is the chest pain or ...

Do you know whether to take your nitroglycerin tablets before, during, or after chest pain? And are there times when you shouldn’t take it at all? Nitroglycerin helps widen the blood vessels so more ...

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Ischemic heart disease generally refers to conditions that involve the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels, caused by damage to the heart or blood vessels from atherosclerosis. A build-up of fatty ...

The heart is a muscle, and — like any other muscle — it needs oxygen-rich blood. Chronic coronary total occlusion (CTO) occurs when a buildup of plaque blocks the coronary artery for more than 90 days ...

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