coronary artery
noun
: either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar valves and supply the tissues of the heart itself
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In 2013, Bush had a coronary artery stent placed following a severe life-threatening blockage.
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Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Blood pressure does tend to rise with age, and certain conditions like diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease may warrant lower blood pressure targets.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
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Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Blood pressure does tend to rise with age, and certain conditions like diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, and chronic kidney disease may warrant lower blood pressure targets.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for coronary artery
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“Coronary artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronary%20artery. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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