Coronary vessel disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is a condition in which plaque builds up in the heart's major blood vessels. This can lead to the narrowing of vessels and eventual obstruction.
Symptoms
Symptoms of coronary vessel disease include a squeezing chest pain and shortness of breath, says the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
Population
MedlinePlus indicates that men in their forties have a higher risk of developing coronary vessel disease. However, women's risk for this condition increases as they get older and reach menopause.
Risk Factors
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute indicates that risk factors for coronary vessel disease include high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of the condition and being overweight.
Treatment
Treatment for coronary vessel disease includes medications such as statins to lower blood cholesterol and nitrates to relieve chest pain. Such surgical procedures as coronary artery bypass surgery can remove the cholesterol plaque obstructing the vessels.
Complications
The National Heart and Lung Blood Institute says that a heart attack and heart failure are typical complications of coronary vessel disease.
