Symptomatic myocardial bridges in children: a case report with review of literature

Cardiol Young. 2011 Oct;21(5):490-4. doi: 10.1017/S1047951111000849. Epub 2011 Jun 23.

Abstract

Myocardial bridge is a rare congenital coronary anomaly in children, usually seen in the setting of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and in left ventricular hypertrophy. Most myocardial bridges are believed to represent a benign anatomical variant; however, symptomatic myocardial bridge is a distinct subgroup of pathological variant, linked to myocardial ischaemia, ventricular arrhythmia, and sudden cardiac death. We present a case of a symptomatic myocardial bridge in a 5-year-old boy with mild hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who underwent supra-arterial myotomy, automatic defibrillator placement, and long-term Beta-blocker therapy. We also present 10 years of follow-up with a review of literature regarding symptomatic myocardial bridges in the paediatric age group.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / complications
  • Child, Preschool
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / complications
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male