coronary thrombosis

coronary thrombosis
coronary thrombosis n the blocking of a coronary artery of the heart by a thrombus

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the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in the coronary artery, which obstructs the flow of blood to the heart. This is usually due to atheroma and results in the death (infarction) of part of the heart muscle. For symptoms and treatment, see myocardial infarction.

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development of an obstructive thrombus in a coronary artery, usually associated with atherosclerosis and often causing sudden death or a myocardial infarction.

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