Small blood vessel disease
Small vessel disease is a condition in which the small arteries in the heart become narrowed Small vessel disease causes symptoms similar to heart disease, such as chest pain (angina).
The pathology is also called coronary microvascular disease The condition is usually diagnosed when a doctor checks for blockages in the heart's major arteries but fails to find any type of narrowing in these large blood vessels, even though symptoms persist.
Although the disease can affect anyone, the condition is more common in women, people with diabetes or high blood pressure. Small vessel disease is treatable, but difficult to diagnose
Large arteries in the heart take part in pumping blood from the heart And small blood vessels open during physical activity and contract during rest
Large blood vessels in the heart become narrowed and narrowed as a result of atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty substances accumulate in the arteries Small artery disease narrows the small arteries in the heart As a result, they no longer expand during physical activity The condition causes an insufficient supply of oxygen-rich blood The inability of the blood vessel to expand is called endothelial dysfunction The problem may cause narrowing of small blood vessels during physical exertion or emotional stress Reduced blood flow in the arteries causes chest pain and other symptoms similar to those of angina or a heart attack.
Symptoms of small vessel disease:
- Pain, tightness, or discomfort in the chest
- Chest pain associated with discomfort in the left arm or jaw
- Chest pain that worsens with daily activities or emotional stress
- Discomfort in the neck, shoulder, back or abdomen
- Shortness of breath
- Unusual tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Sleeping problems
If you have been treated for coronary artery disease with angioplasty and
When to see a doctor If you experience chest pain with other symptoms such as shortness of breath, sweating, feeling sick, dizziness or pain that radiates from your chest to both arms or neck, see your doctor immediately
If symptoms such as fatigue and abdominal pain are present, it is difficult to determine that the symptoms are caused by small blood vessel disease. However, in the case of chest pain, you should definitely consult a doctor to determine the underlying cause
