Are myocardial bridges present in more than half of the population

Whether or not myocardial bridges are present in more than half of the population cannot be determined, but if the patient does not experience discomfort, temporary observation is sufficient. If the diagnosis of myocardial bridges is confirmed and the patient develops obvious symptoms, relevant treatment measures should be taken. Myocardial bridges are congenital abnormalities in the development of myocardial fibers that cover a segment of the coronary arteries and are located on top of the coronary arteries as if they were bridges. Typically, myocardial bridges are detected at a rate of 0.51-16% on coronary angiography and up to 15-85% on autopsy. However, it is not clear whether more than half of all people have myocardial bridges. Myocardial bridges cannot be cured or treated. For patients with no symptoms, regular checkups are sufficient and no special treatment is needed. If patients have symptoms such as arrhythmia, elevated blood pressure, clammy skin, pain, chest tightness, etc., they need to take active treatment measures, which can be prescribed oral beta-blockers, such as metoprolol, bisoprolol, etc. or surgical treatment, such as interventional therapy. Or take surgical treatment, such as interventional therapy, coronary artery bypass surgery. Once diagnosed with myocardial bridge, patients need to actively cooperate with doctors to take relevant treatment measures.