Coronary artery spasm
Alternative names:
variant angina
Treatment:
The goal of treatment is to control chest pain and to prevent heart attack. Nitroglycerin or other nitrate medications (see nitrates - oral; nitrates - sublingual) may be prescribed to relieve chest pain. Medications may also include beta blockers.
Expectations (prognosis):
Coronary artery spasm is a chronic condition. Symptoms usually respond to treatment. This disorder may indicate a high risk for severe angina or acute MI.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if crushing or heavy chest pain occurs or if chest pain does not respond to nitroglycerin in people with a prior history of angina.
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