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If nitrostat (nitroglycerin) helps your chest does that mean you have blockage?
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Not necessarily: Nitroglycerin is a vascular smooth muscle relaxant. It is indicated for the treatment of coronary arterial disease. Some patients benefit from sublingual Nitroglycerin for acute symptoms of esophageal spasm as well. Symptoms of esophageal spasm mimics angina. Chest pain from heart is usually related to exertion and activity last no more than 5-10 min and improves with rest.
Answered 5/9/2018
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