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  • 1Division of Experimental Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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This review explores how the coronary microvasculature (small heart blood vessels) regulates blood flow. It details microvascular dysfunction in ischemic heart disease and suggests future therapeutic targets.

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  • Cardiovascular Physiology
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  • Regulation involves short-term microvascular tone changes and long-term structural remodeling.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is vital, especially in disease states.

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  • To review current knowledge on coronary microvascular regulation.
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  • To highlight findings from animal models and human studies.

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  • Focus on obstructive and non-obstructive coronary artery disease.

    • Main Results:

    • Coronary microvascular tone and remodeling are key to blood flow regulation.
    • Microvascular dysfunction plays a significant role in IHD.
    • Evidence from large animal models and human studies supports these findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to understand disease-specific mechanisms of microvascular dysfunction.
    • Identifying therapeutic targets is essential for improving microvascular function in IHD patients.