Myocardial bridge in a child with cardiac arrest and ventricular fibrillation: a bridge over troubled water?

Cardiol Young. 2023 Dec;33(12):2681-2684. doi: 10.1017/S1047951123003657. Epub 2023 Oct 18.

Abstract

Resuscitated cardiac arrest in a child triggers a comprehensive workup to identify an aetiology and direct management. The presence of a myocardial bridge does not automatically imply causation. Careful determination of the haemodynamic significance of the myocardial bridge is critical to avoid an unnecessary sternotomy and to provide appropriate treatment.

Keywords: Myocardial bridge; cardiac arrest; paediatrics.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*
  • Child
  • Heart Arrest* / etiology
  • Heart Arrest* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Myocardium
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / etiology
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / therapy