MYOCARDIAL BRIDGING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR CLINICIANS

Baylor College of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Emory University, University of Eastern Piedmont, Houston Methodist Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Maggiore Della Carità, Mayo Clinic

Myocardial bridging is a condition where a segment of coronary artery is compressed during systole due to overlying myocardial tissue. This guide discusses the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for patients with myocardial bridging, emphasizing the importance of individualized management based on symptomatology and associated complications. It also highlights the role of provocative testing in diagnosing vasospastic angina in these patients.