Predictors of adverse cardiac events of coronary myocardial bridging diagnosed with computed tomography angiography.
Int J Cardiol
Myocardial bridging (MB) is a frequent congenital anomaly of the epicardial coronary arteries commonly considered a benign condition. However, in some cases a complex interplay between anatomical, clinical and physiology factors may lead to adverse events, including sudden cardiac death. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) emerged as the gold standard noninvasive imaging technique for the evaluation of MB. Aim of the study was to evaluate MB prevalence and anatomical features in a large population of patients who underwent CCTA for suspected CAD and to identify potential anatomical and clinical predictors of adverse cardiac events at long-term follow-up.
Reference: Predictors of adverse cardiac events of coronary myocardial bridging diagnosed with computed tomography angiography.