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using coronary artery stenting or even brachytherapy has been demonstrated to be of value in drug-refractory cases. Acetylcholine provocation confirmed the diagnosis in this patient, when proximal LAD spasm was observed even on the aforementioned drugs. A stent was placed at the site of spasm during the same procedure. The patient remains free of symptoms after six months of follow-up. | using coronary artery stenting or even brachytherapy has been demonstrated to be of value in drug-refractory cases. Acetylcholine provocation confirmed the diagnosis in this patient, when proximal LAD spasm was observed even on the aforementioned drugs. A stent was placed at the site of spasm during the same procedure. The patient remains free of symptoms after six months of follow-up. | ||
==Acknowledgement== | |||
We are indebted to our colleagues at the Diakonessenhuis Utrecht for this ECG and patient referral. | We are indebted to our colleagues at the Diakonessenhuis Utrecht for this ECG and patient referral. | ||