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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
coronary artery spasm...
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Cleveland - OH
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Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jun 27, 2009 12:42PM
, Jun 27, 2009 12:42PM
Ephedrine is known to cause coronary artery spasm. Depending on how long the spasm last, one can have a heart attack related to it. This is why patients with this condition should always carry nitroglycerin with them at all times.
Member Comments (2)
by tony99508, Jun 27, 2009 01:11PM
To: cleveland clinic
Thank you for your reply and time, so if i stop taking ephedrine will stop the artery spasm?
by matts_place85, Oct 28, 2009 02:53AM
A related discussion, Possible Ephedrine issues/ getting better/need advice was started.
