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coronary artery spasm...

what is the chance of heart attack if the chest pain continue due to coronary artery spasm?
can the use if ephedrine cause coronary artery spasm?
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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.  
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A related discussion, Possible Ephedrine issues/ getting better/need advice was started.
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Thank you for your reply and time,  so if i stop taking ephedrine will stop the artery spasm?
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