I'm 26 and was diagnosed with "microvascular dysfunction" of the heart arteries. how is this possible at my age? can it cause a heart attack?

Disease risk: Even without evidence of blockages in the major heart arteries, women with ongoing chest pain have high five-year rates of a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack. This might be due to the presence of microvascular disease among these women. Further research studies are needed to understand this condition better. ■Coronary microvascular disease may contribute to later development of coronary artery disease (blockages in the larger arteries that supply the heart with blood).

Endothelial dysfxn : Reviewing endothelial distinction would require paragraphs and chapters, but practically it means that you really need to watch your risk factors, even at this young age. If you smoke, stop. Lose weight. Exercise regularly. Monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar and treat if necessary.