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Coronary Disease (Coronary Heart Disease)

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.
Also Known As:
Coronary Heart Disease; Coronary Diseases; Coronary Heart Diseases; Disease, Coronary; Disease, Coronary Heart; Diseases, Coronary; Diseases, Coronary Heart; Heart Disease, Coronary; Heart Diseases, Coronary
Networked: 27921 relevant articles (1127 outcomes, 5274 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stroke (Strokes)
2. Myocardial Infarction
3. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
4. Heart Failure
5. Atherosclerosis

Experts

1. Ballantyne, Christie M: 106 articles (11/2022 - 03/2003)
2. Rimm, Eric B: 83 articles (04/2022 - 01/2002)
3. Hu, Frank B: 77 articles (04/2022 - 04/2002)
4. Manson, JoAnn E: 75 articles (04/2022 - 01/2002)
5. Koenig, Wolfgang: 68 articles (01/2021 - 07/2002)
6. Humphries, Steve E: 67 articles (01/2021 - 04/2002)
7. Schaefer, Ernst J: 65 articles (01/2022 - 02/2002)
8. Sattar, Naveed: 65 articles (01/2021 - 07/2002)
9. Kastelein, John J P: 62 articles (01/2019 - 04/2002)
10. Jukema, J Wouter: 60 articles (10/2022 - 05/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Coronary Disease:
1. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)IBA
2. LipidsIBA
3. CholesterolIBA
4. oxidized low density lipoproteinIBA
5. LDL CholesterolIBA
6. HDL CholesterolIBA
7. Antihypertensive Agents (Antihypertensives)IBA
8. AntioxidantsIBA
9. Atorvastatin (Lipitor)FDA Link
10. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Secondary Prevention
3. Cardiac Rehabilitation
4. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
5. Coronary Artery Bypass (Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery)