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What does coronary atherosclerosis native mean?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

One's own: Native coronary means the arteries of that person. There are generally three major vessels. Atherosclerosis is the term for plaque buildup and obstruction of the blood vessel. This is the process which leads to heart attacks.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Dr. Mai Pham answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Arterial narrowing: Plaque build up within the blood vessel supplying blood flow to the heart.

Answered 3/26/2013

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