Myocardial Bridging

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.

Also Known As:

Bridging, Myocardial; Bridgings, Myocardial; Myocardial Bridgings

Cardiovascular Diseases: 94258
- Heart Diseases: 26486
  - Congenital Heart Defects: 9139
    - Coronary Vessel Anomalies: 1
      - Myocardial Bridging: 136
- Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 457
  - Congenital Heart Defects: 9139
    - Coronary Vessel Anomalies: 1
      - Myocardial Bridging: 136
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 960
- Congenital Abnormalities: 26404
  - Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 457
    - Congenital Heart Defects: 9139
      - Coronary Vessel Anomalies: 1
        Myocardial Bridging: 136

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