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Vascular spasm - Overview

Definition of Vascular spasm:

A vascular spasm is a sudden, brief tightening of a blood vessel.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Vascular spasms (and heart attacks) may be caused by the use of cocaine.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/6/2006
  • Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.