@jlharsh Hi Janell, I’m a 73 year old woman, fit and thin. My issues have gradually increased over the past seven years or so. First labile high blood pressure, tachycardia, and partially clogged arteries, for which I used beta blockers and then statins. I noticed my diastolic blood pressure was usually low, even when the systolic was high, so a heart cat scan revealed the leaky valves. Then a stress test indicated a blockage, so I had a cardiac catheterization a few weeks ago, which showed my arteries are only 30% blocked, so they said I must have coronary microvascular disease. I’m very interested in talking with to others with CMD, and I have some specific questions. I live in a rural area, and I don’t know whether my cardiologists are up to snuff.
Is CMD caused by plaque, or by malfunctioning blood vessels?
And, does having CMD increase my chances of having a heart attack or stroke?
I try to walk slowly about 2 miles a day, but lately I’m often doing less, and I don’t know if I should push myself beyond my comfort zone. Hills are always a challenge, usually causing shortness of breath and faintness.
Is small vascular disease systemic? Could it be causing memory problems?
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