Coronary Arteries.

The network of blood vessels on the surface of the heart that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood. The three main coronary arteries are the LAD, circumflex, and right coronary artery.

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What is coronary arteries?

The network of blood vessels on the surface of the heart that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood. The three main coronary arteries are the LAD, circumflex, and right coronary artery.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

LAD

Left Anterior Descending artery. The largest and most important coronary artery, supplying blood ...

Coronary Artery Disease

A condition caused by the buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) inside the coronary arteries, which...

CABG

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. An open-heart surgery that creates new routes for blood to flow ...

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