Question 1

i have pain on my breast bone and can't figure out why. hx of blood clots and artery spasms in heart. what can this be from no trauma or coughing?

Accepted Answer

Heart pains: Maybe so called Syndrome X in women. Discuss with your Drs.

Question 2

is it true that metoprolol excabrate spasms in heart arteries ? and if i have coronary artery spasm i should not be taking it?

Accepted Answer

No: Although beta blockade can result in unopposed alpha agonistic spasm, in your case the calcium blocker and long acting nitrates you take effectively control your spasm while the beta blocker is there for effective control of your coronary artery disease and artery blockages. The combination is effective and appropriate especially in your case of heart disease. Risk factor modification is needed.

Question 3

i have angina due to to having coronary artery spasms. how serious is this condition and can i have a heart attack through it.?

Accepted Answer

Heart attach: Yes   it is so important for your doctors (pcp & cardio) to get to know you.  Coronary heart disease not always has typical symptoms of angina radiating to neck/left arm, nausea or vomiting. It could be manifested as fatigue , indigestion leg swelling, or no symptom.

Question 4

how do coronary artery spasms relate to coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Prinzmetal angina.: Spasm can happen in any blood vessel including the coronaries. The inner lining of the arteries have ability to produce a relaxing factor now known to be nitric oxide. However, diseased arteries have dysfunctional inner lining cells that can't make the relaxing factor and thus can present with spasm also known as prinzmetal angina.

Question 5

is a 60 y/o diagnosed with atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery w/ angina pectoris w/ documented spasm allowed to have angiogram?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: But you question is a bit unclear, as to definitively document coronary artery spasm you have to do provocative(as in cause/provoke a spasm) testing in the culprit vesse by exposing it to specific chemicals.  Usually the reason to avoid angiography are related to kidney problems/disease, contrast/dye allergies, or high risk of bleeding issues.

Question 6

occasional episodes of intense heart pain lasting seconds and followed by nausea. what could this be? i can literally feel my heart spasming.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your symptoms may be signs of something significantly wrong.  One cannot tell without a complete history, physical and possible lab/imaging tests.  Follow with your doctor as soon as you can.  Things that can cause pains in chest and ribcage include heartburn, pneumonia, gallbladder problems, infectious processes, liver disease, kidney problems, heart attacks, or blood clots.

Question 7

heart pain lasts a few seconds but is severe. happens under emotional stress/exercising. feels like my heart is spasming/squeezed. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Concerning: There could be multiple causes for chest pain. This could be related to spasms of coronary arteries ( arteries of your heart). You may wanna get ekg, echocardiogram and possibly a stress test. Please go to your pcp and get other causes of chest pain ruled out before you proceed with cardiologist referral.

Question 8

what are the main foods that harm the hearts arteries and why?

Accepted Answer

Several: Over time, high fats and cholesterol rich foods can clog arteries. Clogged arteries in the brain, can lead to stroke, ...Clogged arteries in the heart, can lead to a heart attack.  Smoking causes damage over time to blood vessels too, as well as increasing blood pressure, all causing heart disease to worsen as well.  Moral, ..Do not smoke, and eat healthy!

Question 9

are heart artery's the same size  ?

Accepted Answer

They are different: Coronary artery dimensions differ from artery to artery and even person to person.

Question 10

what are the signs of clogged arteries in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Usually pain: A clogged artery in the heart prevents oxygen from being delivered to the heart muscle. This will cause pain especially when the heart is being stressed as during exercise or in cold weather. The pain is usually experienced as squeezing or pressure and can be present in the chest, neck, back, or arm. A person may also get sweaty and feel short of breath.

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I have pain on my breast bone and can't figure out why. hx of blood clots and artery spasms in heart. what can this be from no trauma or coughing?

A member asked:

Is it true that metoprolol excabrate spasms in heart arteries ? and if i have coronary artery spasm i should not be taking it?

A member asked:

I have angina due to to having coronary artery spasms. how serious is this condition and can i have a heart attack through it.?

A member asked:

How do coronary artery spasms relate to coronary heart disease?

A member asked:

Is a 60 y/o diagnosed with atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery w/ angina pectoris w/ documented spasm allowed to have angiogram?

A member asked:

Occasional episodes of intense heart pain lasting seconds and followed by nausea. what could this be? i can literally feel my heart spasming.

A member asked:

Heart pain lasts a few seconds but is severe. happens under emotional stress/exercising. feels like my heart is spasming/squeezed. what could it be?

A member asked:

What are the main foods that harm the hearts arteries and why?

A member asked:

Are heart artery's the same size ?

A member asked:

What are the signs of clogged arteries in the heart?

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