What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Coronary
Microvascular Disease?
Signs and symptoms of coronary microvascular disease
(MVD) often differ from signs and symptoms of traditional
coronary
artery disease (CAD).
Many women with coronary MVD have
angina
(chest pain), but it may or may not be the "typical" chest pain seen in CAD.
Typical signs and symptoms of CAD include angina, feeling pressure or squeezing
in the chest, shortness of breath, heavy sweating, and arm or shoulder pain.
These signs and symptoms often first appear while a
person is being physically activesuch as while jogging, walking on a
treadmill, or going up stairs. Typical angina is more frequent in women older
than 65.
Other signs and symptoms of coronary MVD in women
are shortness of breath, sleep problems, fatigue (tiredness), and lack of
energy.
In women, coronary MVD symptoms are often first
noticed during routine daily activities (such as shopping, cooking, cleaning,
and going to work) and during times of mental stress. It's less likely that
women will notice these symptoms during physical activity (such as jogging or
walking fast). |