Mesh term Coronary Disease
Browse to parent terms:Myocardial Ischemia
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Coronary Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Occlusion
Coronary Stenosis
Coronary Thrombosis
Coronary Vasospasm
Coronary-Subclavian Steal Syndrome
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