Stent implantation at the site of the myocardial bridge after myocardial infarction. Long-term results

Abstract

Although myocardial bridge is asymptomatic in most patients, it can lead to myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, and sudden death. The authors report the case of a symptomatic myocardial bridge treated by classical stenting of the mid left anterior descending artery. The outcome was good. A control coronary angiography performed 36 months later showed no significant restenosis. No recurrence of angina during five years follow-up was observed. (Int J Cardiovasc Intervent 2004; 6: 148-150)

• myocardial infarction
• myocardial bridge
• angioplasty