Modified supra-arterial myotomy for intermittent coronary obstruction by myocardial bridges

Coronary artery narrowing secondary to myocardial bridging, with consequent clinical manifestation, is a known but uncommon entity. A modified supra-arterial myotomy in a case of myocardial bridge causing medication-refractory angina is described.

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Published inScandinavian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 91
Main Authors Prasad, V S, Shivaprakash, K, Arumugan, S B, Cherian, K M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sweden 1995
Subjects
Adult
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods
Coronary Disease - etiology
Coronary Disease - pathology
Coronary Disease - surgery
Humans
Male
Myocardium - pathology
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Summary:Coronary artery narrowing secondary to myocardial bridging, with consequent clinical manifestation, is a known but uncommon entity. A modified supra-arterial myotomy in a case of myocardial bridge causing medication-refractory angina is described.
ISSN:0036-5580
DOI:10.3109/14017439509107210