Myocardial Bridging Release

Surgical release can be considered when there is recurrent chest pain related to myocardial bridge, exercise-induced ischemia, or anatomically deep and long compressed segments, and the effect of drug treatment is not satisfactory. The decision is based on the severity of symptoms, imaging and hemodynamic evidence, the length/depth of the muscle bridge, overall cardiopulmonary function, and perioperative risks, and is evaluated by a cardiac surgery and cardiology team.