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The coronary arteries transport oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. These arteries are responsible for supplying the heart with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly. If there is a blockage or narrowing in these arteries, it can lead to various heart conditions such as heart attack.

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