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      Category : Health Centers > Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Spasm

Alternate Names : Vasospastic Angina, Variant Angina, Prinzmetal's Angina

Coronary Artery Spasm | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the condition?

If a person has severely blocked coronary arteries, surgery may stop the vasospasms. Those who have fewer symptoms and no coronary artery blockages respond well to heart medication.

A person should also:

  • eat a healthy diet, following the Food Guide Pyramid
  • exercise regularly
  • quit smoking
  • use alcohol in moderation
  • What are the side effects of the treatments?

    All medications have side effects. Medications used to treat coronary artery spasm may cause

  • headache
  • fatigue
  • sleep disorders such as insomnia
  • dizziness
  • serious arrhythmias
  • What happens after treatment for the condition?

    Uncomplicated cases are usually well controlled with heart medication.

    How is the condition monitored?

    Monitoring includes:

  • blood tests
  • ECG tests
  • stress tests, or an ECG of the heart's function during exercise
  • A person should report any change in the pattern or severity of chest pains to his or her healthcare provider right away.


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    Author: Eric Berlin, MD
    Reviewer: Vincent J. Toups, MD
    Date Reviewed: 06/01/01



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