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Are coronary spasms a ?frequent cause of chest pain?
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Can be: In some vulnerable people with underlying coronary artery disease are prone for spasm resulting in chest pain. These spasms are usually relieved or controlled with Nitroglycerin and calcium channel blockers.
Answered 6/30/2014
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