Coronary Heart Disease
Disease of the heart caused by a buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries that can lead to angina pectoris or heart attack
Disorder
Collaterals
Alternative pathways taken by blood when the normal route through an artery or vein is blocked or has not developed properly. Because of the obstruction the alternative pathways (collateral’s) may increase in size and eventually may become nearly as large as the original artery or vein, which is blocked. In some conditions (e.g. Pulmonary Atresia) … Read more
Congenital Heart Disease
A defect or disease affecting the heart from birth (compare with ‘Acquired Heart Disease’).