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  • Safety of coronary provocative testing with intracoronary ergonovine

    Due to a growing recognition of coronary artery spasm as an important pathophysiologic mechanism in myocardial ischemia/infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA/MINOCA) along with a recent study validating the safety of intracoronary (IC) administration of acetylcholine (ACh) for its diagnosis [  ], the uptake of provocative testing with IC ACh has been increasing in the US. However, there is currently a national shortage of ACh, significantly limiting the ability of most institutions to perform provocative testing with ACh.

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