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A Comprehensive Review of Myocardial Bridging: Exploring Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities

Endurance O Evbayekha1, Enyioma Nwogwugwu2, Adedoyin Olawoye3

  • 1Internal Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, USA.

Cureus
|September 11, 2023
PubMed

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Myocardial bridging (MB) is a congenital heart defect where heart muscle covers a coronary artery. Diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing serious cardiac events and improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Myocardial bridging (MB) is a congenital coronary artery anomaly.
  • It involves myocardial encasement of a coronary artery segment, potentially causing obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diagnostic and management strategies for myocardial bridging.
  • To highlight the importance of a comprehensive approach to reduce associated morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Review of invasive diagnostic modalities: intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and coronary angiography.
  • Evaluation of non-invasive methods: Doppler ultrasound, multislice computed tomography (MSCT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Assessment of treatment options including pharmacological agents and interventions.

Main Results:

  • Both invasive and non-invasive methods demonstrate high diagnostic accuracy for MB.
  • Non-invasive techniques offer advantages in terms of safety and cost-effectiveness.
  • Pharmacological and interventional treatments are effective in managing MB symptoms and outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Myocardial bridging is a treatable cardiac anomaly.
  • A combined approach of accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, and diligent follow-up is essential.
  • Effective management strategies can significantly reduce mortality and morbidity associated with MB.

Keywords:
anginaatherosclerosisimagininginterventionsmodalitiesmyocardial bridgemyocardial bridgingmyocardial tunneling

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