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What are the tests for coronary spasms?
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No tests really: No real tests for coronary spasms. However a cardiac cath may be helpful to rule out any coronary artery disease. Spasms can occur transiently and go away usuay.
Answered 4/19/2016
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Lots: Prinzmetal or "variant" angina is chest pain caused by coronary artery spasm, typically in a patient with some underlying vascular disease. Cold environment, stress, and stimulant drugs (including cocaine) can trigger spasm. Spasm in other vascular territories (such as Raynaud's phenomenon) and migraine headache are sometimes associated with spasm in the coronary arteries.
Answered 4/19/2016
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