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Definition Return to top
A vascular spasm is a sudden, brief tightening of a blood vessel. Vascular spasms can temporarily reduce blood flow to tissues supplied by that vessel.Symptoms Return to top
The most common symptom is pain. Other symptoms are caused by lack of proper circulation and vary depending on the specific organ affected:
Signs and tests Return to top
These vary depending on the affected organ.
Treatment Return to top
Symptoms can sometimes be relieved by the use of medications that help relax the blood vessels. Update Date: 12/23/2002 Updated by: Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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