Silent myocardial ischemia: concern is justified for the patient with known coronary artery disease.
1984
R F Leighton, and
T D Fraker
UI
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D003327
Coronary Disease
An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.