| atherosclerosis |
a type of arteriosclerosis in which the vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart become clogged with plaque, a fatty substance, and calcium, depriving the heart muscle of the oxygen it needs for normal functioning
출처: www.cardiogenesis.com/glossary.cfm
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| atherosclerosis |
Lipid (fat) deposits, causing narrowing of the arteries and resulting in coronary artery disease. It occurs to some degree with aging, but other risk factors that accelerate this process have been identified - high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and family history for atherosclerotic disease. Read more.
출처: www.firelands.com/heart/glossary.asp
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| atherosclerosis |
The process in which atheromatous plaques develop within the arterial walls.
출처: www.crestor.info/3170_22783.aspx
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| atherosclerosis |
A slowly progressive vascular disease characterized by lesions that cause a reduction in the flow of blood through the affected arteries.
출처: www.dpcweb.com/medical/heartdisease/glossary.html
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| atherosclerosis |
hardening of the arteries
출처: sangerclinic.com/glossary.php
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