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Journal of Coronary Heart Diseases

ISSN: 2684-6020

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Coronary Artery

The coronary arteries are the blood vessels (arteries) of the coronary circulation, which carry oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. The heart needs a continuous supply of oxygen to function and survive, like any other tissue or organ in the body. The coronary arteries surround the whole heart. The two main branches are the left coronary artery (LCA) and the right coronary artery (RCA). Arteries can also be classified according to the area of ​​the heart for which they provide circulation. These categories are called epicardial (above the epicardium or the outermost tissue of the heart) and microvascular (near the endocardium or the innermost tissue of the heart). Reduced function of the coronary arteries can lead to a decrease in the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart. Not only does this affect the supply of the heart muscle itself, but it can also affect the heart's ability to pump blood throughout the body. Therefore, any disorder or disease of the coronary arteries can have a serious impact on health, which can lead to angina, heart attack and even death.

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