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Suggest Treatment For Coronary Artery Spasms
Years ago I was diagnosed with coronary artery spasms. I would have about one a month. I carried nitro with me and used it as needed. About a year ago I let this prescription run out. Last month my echocardiogram showed an injection fraction of 20 - 25. Is there any connection?
Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Hi,
If you have no prior heart attack, 20-25 % ejection fraction is too low for you. If you had only coronary spasm once a month without heart attack, it couldn't lead to low ejection fraction.
I would advise you to undergo full cardiology examinations to find out the cause. 20-25% ejection fraction is serious finding. The cause should be treated as it can lead to heart failure. But at first make sure there is no mistake on your report.
Hope I could help you
Wish you good health
Regards,
If you have no prior heart attack, 20-25 % ejection fraction is too low for you. If you had only coronary spasm once a month without heart attack, it couldn't lead to low ejection fraction.
I would advise you to undergo full cardiology examinations to find out the cause. 20-25% ejection fraction is serious finding. The cause should be treated as it can lead to heart failure. But at first make sure there is no mistake on your report.
Hope I could help you
Wish you good health
Regards,
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