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Thank you for responding! I am on a calcium channel blocker but do not have abnormal cholesterol.
Did you require an angiogram with acetylcholine or a regular angiogram for diagnosis?
Thank you!

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@jkrcan hi Jkrcan. Yes i had the acetylcholine angiogram for definitive diagnosis. This confirmed the coronary micro spasm. I have used both the atorvastatin and the amlodipine since, to address inflammation of the vascular walls from the endothelial dysfunction. I have always run a low blood pressure, normal cholesterol, and zero CAD. I am also treated with a maximum daily dose of L-Arginine (per cardiology). This directly addresses the nitrous oxide exchange to reduce vascular SPASM, which is the source of my angina. (Ischemia vs blockage) The dysfunctional endothelium interferes with the nitrous oxide exchange. So you should get a definitive diagnosis in order to know what you are dealing with. They should be able to grade your level of spasm, if that is what you end up having. Feel free to send any questions my way, and I will be happy to help if I can. Good luck!!!
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