Myocardial bridges of coronary arteries

Abstract

This literature review focuses on terminology, prevalence, diagnostics, clinical course features, and treatment of coronary artery myocardial bridges (MB). Ischemia pathogenetic mechanisms, MB clinical role and non‑invasive diagnostics by intravascular ultrasound are emphasized. The author analyzes principal studies (3.4‑11‑year follow‑up) on life prognosis in patients with angina‑like clinics and MB.

Keywords

• myocardial bridges
• coronary arteries
• anomaly
• coronary angiography
• intravascular ultrasound