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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This type of test is often used to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess the heart's ability to handle physical activity.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers compared these timing groups with health data including rates of high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular health problems.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2026
In the film, a doctor played by Harrison Ford discovers that a fictional pharmaceutical giant is falsifying data in order to get a blockbuster treatment for coronary artery disease approved.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
The new guidelines also recommend screening for calcium buildup in the coronary arteries for men ages 40 and older and women 45 and older who have a borderline or intermediate 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers compared these timing groups with health data including rates of high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular health problems.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2026
In the film, a doctor played by Harrison Ford discovers that a fictional pharmaceutical giant is falsifying data in order to get a blockbuster treatment for coronary artery disease approved.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
The new guidelines also recommend screening for calcium buildup in the coronary arteries for men ages 40 and older and women 45 and older who have a borderline or intermediate 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Coronary artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronary%20artery. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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