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Home Health Encyclopedia Coronary artery spasm
Variant angina; Angina - variant; Prinzmetal's angina; Vasospastic angina; Chest pain - Prinzmetal's
These spasms are due to a squeezing of muscles in the artery wall. They most often occur in just one area of the artery. The coronary artery may appear normal during testing, but it does not function normally.
The disorder may be a sign that you have a high risk for heart attack or deadly irregular heart rhythms The outlook is most often good if you follow your treatment your provider's advice and avoid certain triggers.
Take steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. This includes not smoking, eating a low-fat diet, and increasing exercise.
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