Positive ischemia by noninvasive imaging studies often results in nonobstructive disease in cardiac catheterization. In this case, we observed ischemia by nuclear stress test in only the anteroseptal area, and the apex is free of ischemia. Coronary angiogram findings were unremarkable, but intravascular ultrasound confirmed the long length of the myocardial bridge. Further testing with spasm provocation and microvascular testing showed diffuse epicardial spasm in this area of myocardial bridge without microvascular dysfunction. We observed the myocardial bridge but no microvascular dysfunction. This case illustrates the coexistence of spasm in the area of a myocardial bridge and the challenges in the medical management of these patients. ().
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.101950 | DOI Listing |
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