Our data show that changes in autonomic tone are likely to contribute to trigger or predispose to epicardial spasm. In particular, although not excluding an active role for adrenergic mechanisms, our data suggest that a vagal withdrawal may often be a component of the mechanisms leading to spontaneous coronary vasospasm.
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