What is the definition of angiogenesis?
ANSWER
Angiogenesis is the spontaneous or drug-induced growth of new blood vessels. The growth of these vessels may help to alleviate coronary artery disease by rerouting blood flow around clogged arteries.
Reviewed by Suzanne R. Steinbaum on October 29, 2017
SOURCES:
American Heart Association: "Heart Failure."
Heart Failure Society of America.
Texas Heart Institute.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
SOURCES:
American Heart Association: "Heart Failure."
Heart Failure Society of America.
Texas Heart Institute.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
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