Myocardial Bridge Treatment
A myocardial bridge is a band of the heart muscle that lies on top of a coronary artery, instead of underneath it. With a myocardial bridge, some portion of the coronary artery dips into and under the heart muscle and afterward returns out once more.
The coronary arteries lie on the outside of the heart. However, in individuals with myocardial bridges, at least one of the conduits goes through the heart muscle for a brief distance. The flap of the heart muscle that goes over this little part of the artery forms a “bridge.” Generally, a myocardial bridge is innocuous. Patients with a myocardial bridge have it from birth, and most never realize they have the condition.
Myocardial bridging, a congenital abnormality wherein a coronary artery route burrows through the myocardial fibers was typically viewed as a kind condition.
Symptoms
The need for this treatment largely hinges on the presence of symptoms. In some cases, approximately one-third of patients with a myocardial bridge may remain asymptomatic, even if their hearts are not receiving an adequate blood supply. Symptoms are typically attributed to myocardial ischemia and can encompass:
- Chest pain
- Chest tightness or a sensation of pressure or heaviness in the chest
- Pain radiating to the left arm or jaw
- Shortness of breath
- Profound fatigue
Myocardial bridging has been associated with various conditions, including angina, arrhythmias, reduced left ventricular function, myocardial stunning, early post-cardiac transplantation mortality, and sudden death. If you experience any of these symptoms, your physician is likely to recommend appropriate treatment.
When to access Medical Care
Seek medical attention if you observe the following symptoms:
- Chest tightness or discomfort
- Pain radiating to the left arm or jaw
- Difficulty breathing
- Persistent fatigue
Determinants of risk
In most cases, a myocardial bridge is considered benign. It is a congenital condition, present from birth, and often goes unnoticed by the majority of individuals who have it. However, some patients may develop myocardial ischemia due to the presence of a myocardial bridge.
Myocardial ischemia indicates that the heart muscle isn’t receiving an adequate supply of oxygen-rich blood. This occurs because, during the contraction phase of the heartbeat, the bridge of the heart muscle can compress the underlying artery, narrowing it and reducing blood flow.
Fortunately, the majority of blood circulation within the heart predominantly occurs during the relaxation phase of the heartbeat, rather than during the contraction phase. Nevertheless, the constriction caused by the bridge on the artery can still lead to a reduction in blood flow significant enough to cause myocardial ischemia, particularly during periods of physical exertion or when the heart is beating rapidly.
Recovery process
Recovery duration varies, contingent on factors like patient characteristics, chosen procedure, and the extent of severity.
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