coronary failure


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Noun1.coronary failure - inability of the heart to pump enough blood to sustain normal bodily functions
heart failure
failure - loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure"
cardiopathy, heart disease - a disease of the heart
congestive heart failure - inability to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues
heart attack - a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
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cor·o·nar·y fail·ure

n. insuficiencia coronaria aguda.
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