What Are The Major Types Of Heart Disease?

Coronary Vascular Disease

Coronary vascular disease is a form of heart disease where the coronary arteries do not function properly due to blood vessel abnormalities unrelated to the build-up of plaque. Most coronary vascular diseases are in the form of an anomalous coronary artery, where the individual's coronary artery has a malformation or abnormality. Some cases of anomalous coronary arteries are related to an irregular location of one or both of the coronary arteries, while others are related to abnormalities of the coronary artery shape and size. In addition, several other types of vascular disease can affect the coronary arteries. An aneurysm is a form of vascular disease that can occur in the coronary arteries where the artery wall bulges or balloons. Blood vessel spasms that arise due to Raynaud's disease or another mechanism can cause coronary vasospasm where the coronary arteries inappropriately contract and restrict blood flow to the heart tissues. A coronary artery dissection is a form of vascular disease where the artery wall experiences a tear that may enlarge over time. Another type of vascular disease that can affect the coronary arteries is called systemic vasculitis, where the coronary arteries become inflamed due to an infection or an abnormal immune response.