Y52.3: Coronary vasodilators, not elsewhere classified

Coronary vasodilators, not elsewhere classified under ICD-10 code Y52.3, refer to a range of medications that are typically used to expand, or dilate, the coronary arteries. These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle itself, and their dilation can aid in improving the supply of oxygen and nutrients to these critical cardiac tissues, especially in conditions where this supply may be otherwise compromised. Such compromising conditions might include heart diseases such as angina or Coronary Artery Disease. The coronary vasodilators operate primarily by relaxing the smooth muscle cells within the arterial walls. Depending on the specific type of coronary vasodilators, their effects can vary. Still, the primary goal remains largely consistent, that is, enhancing coronary blood flow to help alleviate stress on the heart.