Obstructive coronary artery disease means that the diameter of a large coronary artery is blocked by 50% or more. Nonobstructive coronary artery disease means that the blood flow in a large coronary artery is blocked less than 50%. Coronary microvascular disease means blood flow into the tiny arteries within the heart muscle is blocked.
Cardiovascular disease is the term for all types of diseases that afect the heart or blood vessels, including coronary heart disease (clogged arteries), which can cause heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease. More than 800,000 people die of cardiovascular disease every year in 1 in 3 deaths the United States.
Most heart attacks are caused by coronary artery disease. Your age, lifestyle habits, and other medical conditions can raise your risk of a heart attack. Symptoms of a heart attack include chest and upper body pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, sweatiness, and nausea. Women often experience different symptoms of a heart attack.
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