Glossary

Coronary artery

Coronary artery

Koronararterie·Also: Herzkranzgefäss

The coronary arteries are the vessels that supply the heart muscle itself with blood. If they become narrowed by deposits, chest pain or a heart attack can occur. They encircle the heart like a wreath.

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