Coronary myocardial bridge constitutes a risk: But how to manage it?

International Journal of Cardiology
Cem BarcinBasri Amasyali

Abstract

Myocardial bridges may cause angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, life threatening arrhythmias and even sudden cardiac death but most of them are harmless. Although the exact management is not well known, beta blockers seem to be the first choice. Stenting is controversial and one must think "twice" before stenting the bridged coronary artery.

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Jan 28, 2010·Circulation Journal : Official Journal of the Japanese Circulation Society·Sung-Soo KimJung Chaee Kang
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Apr 27, 2011·Korean Circulation Journal·Gi-Byoung Nam

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