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CAUSE OF PERSISTENT CHEST PAIN: TWO MYOCARDIAL BRIDGES IN A YOUNG WOMAN.

Authors :
Yıldız, Zeynep Rana
Altay, Servet
Source :
Turkish Medical Student Journal; 2024, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p59-61, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Myocardial bridging is a congenital anatomical anomaly characterized by a coronary artery with an epicardial course that dips into the myocardial tissue before resurfacing on the heart's surface. While it is commonly observed in the left anterior descending coronary artery, it typically occurs in a single coronary artery or a segment thereof. Myocardial bridging is generally asymptomatic and benign; however, in some cases, it can present with symptoms such as chest pain, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, coronary vasospasm, syncope, and even sudden death. In our case, a patient admitted to our hospital with persistent chest pain for 6 months had myocardial bridges involving two different segments of the left anterior descending artery. Therefore, myocardial bridges should be considered in young patients presenting with angina pectoris. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21484724
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Turkish Medical Student Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178301948
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4274/tmsj.galenos.2024.2023-7-1