Coronary artery spasms

Posted By Melba on June 19, 1998 at 14:39:15:







Two years ago at age 40, my RCA spasmed during a heart cath.Nitro S/L re-
lieved the pain.I was put on Procardia XL 30 mg daily.Six months ago I was
hospitalized for pain that Nitro S/L did not relieve.I received NitroIV
drip and repeated a Cardio-lyte Scan.The doctor said I have clean arteries
and diagnosed another spasm.He changed my meds to:ProcardiaXL 30 mg twice/
day and Imdur 30 mg twice/day,and 1 baby aspirin/day.He said no one dies
with coronary artery spasms and I may have other attacks but there
would be fewer as I age.He said just to relax and put a Nitro under my
tongue and when the pain goes away, get up and return to what I was doing.
Three nights ago,the pain returned.I took 3 Nitros before the pain went
away.Then I vomited.There is no way I could get up and continue doing any-
thing. I was sick.Is this typical of an attack?Is there any thing I can do
to prevent these?I do not smoke,drink alcohol or drink caffeine.I am over-
weight and do not exercise regularly.Is there any combination of meds to
prevent the spasms?Could I die with an attack?Thanks foryour help.