vascular spasm

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vascular spasm,

n a sudden constriction of the blood vessels causing reduction or stoppage in blood flow. A vascular spasm in vessels of the brain can result in a stroke; in the vessels of the heart it can result in a heart attack.

vascular spasm

Vasospasm Medtalk A sudden, brief constriction of a blood vessel, which may temporarily ↓ blood flow to 'downstream' tissue

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