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ana test and heart problems

ana test and heart problems

I had a inconclusive ana test and the doctor said it would be an esophgial spasm or my heart which the meds I was given would work for both.  I cannot find where the heart or esophagial is related - only lupis or arthritis.....  any ideas??
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Hi there!

The heart and the oesophagus may not be related but both angina/ CAD and oesophageal spasm could present with chest pain; and medications (vasodilators), commonly used to relieve angina (heart related pain) could relieve oesophageal spasm as well, by causing muscle relaxation. ANA is commonly used to diagnose autoimmune conditions. Since you haven’t mentioned ay details like your initial symptoms or the suspected possibilities for which  the test was ordered, it would not be possible to comment further. I would suggest discussing the situation detail with your treating doctor.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!
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