Coronary microvascular dysfunction: a review of its association with extracardiac organ pathologies

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a high-risk factor for numerous cardiovascular events, and there is an increasing focus on the diagnosis and treatment of CMD itself or its association with cardiovascular diseases. However, some evidences suggest potential associations between CMD and mul...

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Main Authors: Yuting Duan, Jia Liu, Shan Wang, Tongxiao Luan, Jing Zhou, Ziwei Cui, Aohua Wang, Mengru Xu, Song Hu, Yongjun Mao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1616332/full
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Summary:Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is a high-risk factor for numerous cardiovascular events, and there is an increasing focus on the diagnosis and treatment of CMD itself or its association with cardiovascular diseases. However, some evidences suggest potential associations between CMD and multiple extracardiac pathologies, such as cerebrovascular, renal, pulmonary, retinal, hepatic, immune system diseases, and cancer. A shared pathological mechanism may underlie these connections, yet the relationship between CMD and other organs and systemic diseases remains unclear. Therefore, this review comprehensively assesses the current evidence base for the interplay between CMD and a range of systemic diseases, highlighting the need for a more integrated diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
ISSN:2297-055X