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Variant angina; Angina - variant; Prinzmetal's angina; Vasospastic angina
Prevention involves avoiding triggers and taking measures to reduce your risk of atherosclerosis. This may include eating a low-fat diet and increasing exercise.
If you have this condition, you should avoid exposure to cold, cocaine use, cigarette smoking, and high-stress situations, which can trigger a spasm.
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Stern S, Bayes de Luna A. Coronary artery spasm: a 2009 update. Circulation. 2009 May 12;119(18):2531-4.
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