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artery

[ahr-tuh-ree] / ˈɑr tə ri /


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"One major reason we treat severe coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction is to prevent left ventricular dysfunction and progression to congestive heart failure," said Dr. Reeves.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

But despite the overwhelming might of the US military, the Islamic republic has blocked the Strait of Hormuz -- a global trade artery used to transport a fifth of the world's oil and gas.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Much of the supply flows through a region increasingly disrupted by the conflict, including the Strait of Hormuz — a key artery for energy supplies worldwide.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

From the start, it has had 19 rooms and a prime spot on Spring Street, the main artery of Paso Robles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Many ended up in the Chicago River, the city’s main commercial artery.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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