The condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium and is a common cause of heart failure or myocardial infarction is called

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Coronary artery disease is a condition where plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This can lead to heart failure or myocardial infarction (heart attack). Arrhythmia and heart failure can be caused by coronary artery disease, but they are not the specific condition that reduces blood flow. Acute coronary syndrome is a term that encompasses different types of conditions, including heart attack, but it is not a specific term for the reduced blood flow caused by coronary artery disease.

The Condition That Reduces the Flow of Blood Through the Coronary