Jul 9, 2024 · A coronary artery spasm is a temporary squeezing of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition causes chest pain, called angina.

Nov 16, 2024 · Raynaud's (ray-NOSE) disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller blood vessels that supply blood to the skin narrow. This limits blood flow to affected areas, which is called vasospasm.

Mar 2, 2023 · Causes. Vasovagal syncope occurs when the part of your nervous system that regulates heart rate and blood pressure malfunctions in response to a trigger, such as the sight of blood.

Nov 9, 2024 · Esophageal spasms usually happen only now and then, and they might not need treatment. But sometimes the spasms happen a lot and can prevent food and liquids from traveling through the esophagus.

Causes. With giant cell arteritis, the lining of arteries becomes inflamed, causing them to swell. This swelling narrows your blood vessels, reducing the amount of blood — and, therefore, oxygen and vital nutrients — that reaches your body's tissues.

Nov 9, 2021 · Small vessel disease signs and symptoms include: Chest pain, squeezing or discomfort (angina), which may get worse with activity or emotional stress

Apr 19, 2023 · The goal in treating carotid artery disease is to prevent stroke. Treatment depends on how blocked the carotid arteries are, whether the blockage is causing symptoms, and the age and other illnesses of the person who has the blockage.

Nov 16, 2024 · Learn how this disease causes parts of the body, mainly fingers and toes, to feel cold and numb and possibly change colors from cold temperatures or stress.

Mar 22, 2024 · Angina symptoms include chest pain and discomfort. The chest pain or discomfort may feel like: Burning. Fullness.

Apr 23, 2022 · Illustration depicts a ruptured brain aneurysm causing vasospasm. Although the precise etiology of brain aneurysm is unknown, the cause might include a genetic component. Mayo Clinic recommends regular MRI of individuals with a family history of aneurysm, to help prevent a ruptured aneurysm and hemorrhagic stroke.