CDC makes new diagnostic code for common heart condition

A heart condition known as coronary microvascular disease is getting a new diagnostic code from the CDC to more closely monitor it and develop treatments, NBC affiliate WRC TV reported Oct. 4.

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The condition, also known as small vessel disease, prevents blood from pumping into the heart tissue to nourish it and can lead to a heart attack. It is also often a condition that can be overlooked or undiagnosed, the outlet reported. 

Giving it a diagnostic code will allow experts to better understand the condition, according to the report.

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