Abstract
Two cases are discussed where vasospasm was induced at the level of myocardial bridges in patients with a recent myocardial infarction. A review of the clinical significance of myocardial bridges is presented. It is hypothesized that myocardial bridges may predispose to vasospasm; therefore, testing for vasospasm in patients with otherwise normal coronary angiograms is suggested.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Vasospasm / diagnostic imaging
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Coronary Vasospasm / drug therapy
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Coronary Vasospasm / etiology*
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Coronary Vessels / anatomy & histology
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Heart Defects, Congenital / complications*
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Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
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Heart Defects, Congenital / drug therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging
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Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy
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Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
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Nitrates / therapeutic use
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Treatment Outcome
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Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use
Substances
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Nitrates
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Vasodilator Agents