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Can any doc tell me what's the difference between atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease?

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Lots of overlap. : Coronary artery disease is atherosclerosis in the blood vessels of the heart.

Dr Werner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/20/2014

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