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Small blood vessels matter too | Michael Hill, PhD

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Connection Between Microvessels and Heart Health

The chapter explores the intricate relationship between microvessels and heart health, discussing how dysfunction in small blood vessels can lead to cardiac events despite the absence of major blockages. It explains how constriction in the microvessels can result in angina and ischemic pain due to inadequate nutrient delivery to active tissues, and how factors like age, genetics, and inflammation play a role in this phenomenon.

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