Unmasking Myocardial Bridging: Multimodal Imaging and tailored medical approach in Exercise-Induced Angina – A Case Report
Myocardial bridging (MB) is a congenital coronary anomaly in which a segment of a coronary artery runs intramyocardially. We present the case of a 38-year-old male with myocardial bridging in the mid-left anterior descending artery who developed exercise-induced angina. This case underscores the importance of recognizing MB as a cause of ischemia that should not be overlooked in the diagnostic workup of patients with angina, especially in younger individuals. A comprehensive diagnostic approach, including multimodality imaging, is essential to uncover the pathology. A tailored pharmacological strategy is recommended. Long-term clinical follow-up is crucial for optimizing symptom management and reducing complications.
Authors
- Matteo Casini
- Nazario Carrabba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5190-5227)
- Mattia Alexis Amico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8301-8674)
- Mario Moroni
- Egidio Natalino Costanzo
Institutions
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.37616/2212-5043.1437
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00