Myocardial Bridging [myokardiální svalový můstek]

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Definition

A malformation that is characterized by a muscle bridge over a segment of the CORONARY ARTERIES. Systolic contractions of the muscle bridge can lead to narrowing of coronary artery; coronary compression; MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; and SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH.

DUI
D054084 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0501462
Previous indexing
Coronary Disease (1963-1975); Coronary Vessel Anomalies (1976-2007)
History note
2008
Public note
2008