Risk factors for coronary spasm
Most patients with coronary spasm are between ages 40 and 60. The condition has been linked to:
- Spasm in other arteries, causing conditions such as migraine or Raynaud’s syndrome
- Thyrotoxicosis (excessive thyroid hormone)
- Chronic allergic conditions such as Samter’s Triad (asthma, nasal polyps and aspirin allergy)
- Smoking
- Drinking large amounts of alcohol
- Menstrual cycles
- Some chemotherapy drugs
- Low magnesium