Cardiac mechanics in patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction
The coronary microcirculation accounts for the majority of the coronary blood volume and serves as the primary regulator of coronary flow [ ]. Angina with no obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) is increasingly recognized and is associated with heightened risks such as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction [ ]. Ischemia resulting from coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) may contribute to left ventricular (LV) mechanical issues due to the high energy demands of both systolic and diastolic LV functions [ ].