Coronary Microvascular Disease

Coronary Microvascular Disease

Advanced Coronary Microvascular Disease Treatments

Coronary microvascular disease (MVD) can cause chest pain and fatigue. Emory Heart & Vascular experts offer the latest treatment options, including:

  • Lifestyle changes: Your doctor may suggest diet changes, exercise, stress management or quitting smoking.
  • Medications: Your doctor may prescribe medications to control chest pain and improve blood flow to the heart. Common medicines for MVD include nitroglycerin, calcium channel blockers and beta blockers.
  • Procedures: Sometimes, doctors recommend angioplasty and stent placement to treat MVD. 
If you have heart disease, you may have coronary microvascular disease (MVD). Know the signs and symptoms of this condition affecting the smallest vessels in your heart.

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Coronary Microvascular Disease

You may be able to manage MVD symptoms through cardiac rehabilitation. This program focuses on education and exercise.

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