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Chronic [[ischaemic heart disease]] is referred to as '''chronic coronary syndrome''' (<abbr>CCS</abbr>) or stable ischaemic heart disease. These are chronic disorders caused by constant or recurring ischaemia of the heart, almost always due to coronary artery [[atherosclerosis]]. | Chronic [[ischaemic heart disease]] is referred to as '''chronic coronary syndrome''' (<abbr>CCS</abbr>) or '''stable ischaemic heart disease'''. These are chronic disorders caused by constant or recurring ischaemia of the heart, almost always due to coronary artery [[atherosclerosis]]. | ||
CCS includes the following disorders: | CCS includes the following disorders: | ||
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Some patients with CCS never experience symptoms, called silent ischaemia. This is often due to [[diabetic neuropathy]], but not always. | Some patients with CCS never experience symptoms, called silent ischaemia. This is often due to [[diabetic neuropathy]], but not always. | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
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