Are congenital myocardial bridges hereditary?

Congenital myocardial bridge has a certain genetic factor and can be caused by heredity. When symptoms such as pain in the anterior region of the heart and chest tightness occur, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner and have standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Congenital myocardial bridges are caused by congenital abnormalities in the development of the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries usually travel in the connective tissue under the epicardium. If a section of coronary artery travels in the myocardium, it tends to be compressed by the myocardial tissue during systole and the lumen narrows, and then the compression is lifted and the myocardial fibers return to fullness in diastole, which is known as myocardial bridge. Most myocardial bridges are not clinically significant and patients may not experience any symptoms. A few patients may have angina-like symptoms such as chest tightness, palpitations, arrhythmia and myocardial infarction. The symptoms can be relieved by applying beta-blockers such as metoprolol tartrate and calcium channel blockers such as verapamil to improve myocardial perfusion under the guidance of a doctor. If you feel unwell, you should consult a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions.