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Coronary reactivity testing

Is a process of performing angiography of the coronary arteries to examine how the blood vessels respond to various medications.

Standard test for diagnosing coronary microvascular disease and endothelial wall dysfunction.

Intracoronary infusions of adenosine, acetylcholine and nitroglycerin are administered and coronary flow reserve is measured (von Mering).

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