Frequency and Significance of Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Bridging in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC) is the most common inherited cardiac disease that affects at least 0,2% of the general population.1 Although many patients diagnosed with HC present without or with minimal physical symptoms, a substantial group will experience mild to severe chest pain. The etiology of chest pain in HC patients is complex and includes myocardial ischemia, an increased metabolic demand and reduced myocardial blood supply.1-3 HC patients are not exempt from coronary artery disease (CAD).

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - February 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nikki van der Velde, Roy Huurman, Yuzo Yamasaki, Isabella Kardys, Tjebbe W Galema, Ricardo PJ Budde, Felix Zijlstra, Gabriel P Krestin, Arend FL Schinkel, Michelle Michels, Alexander Hirsch Tags: Myocardial bridging in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Source Type: research