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  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Myocardial bridging, typically affecting the left anterior descending artery, is usually benign.
  • Significant systolic compression can lead to myocardial ischemia, coronary artery spasm, and arrhythmias.

Observation:

  • Refractory anginal symptoms in a patient with myocardial bridging were observed.
  • Medical management with beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers proved insufficient.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was performed for refractory symptoms.
  • CABG successfully relieved the patient's anginal symptoms.

Implications:

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting is a viable option for managing severe myocardial bridging.
  • Careful consideration of long-term outcomes is crucial for surgical decisions in young, healthy patients.