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Case Reports
. 2013 Sep;7(3):104-5.
Epub 2013 Sep 1.

Mitral Stenosis, LV Aneurysm, Myocardial Bridge, and Myocardial Infarction: The Mystery Demystified

Amit Kumar Chaurasia  1 , Sivadasanpillai Harikrishnan  1 , Valaparambil Kumar Ajith  1 , Jagan Mohan Tharakan  1
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Mitral Stenosis, LV Aneurysm, Myocardial Bridge, and Myocardial Infarction: The Mystery Demystified

Amit Kumar Chaurasia et al. Int Cardiovasc Res J. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Coronary embolisation, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, and myocardial bridges are rare causes of Myocardial Infarction (MI) in the youth. Here, we report a young male who developed myocardial infarction at the age of 19. Investigations revealed that he had mitral stenosis, myocardial bridge, and angiographic features of healed coronary dissection.

Keywords: Embolism; Mitral Stenosis; Spontaneous Coronary Dissection.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Chest X-Ray PA View Showing Calcific Left Ventricular Aneurysm (Arrows) and Features of Mitral Stenosis.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Left Coronary Angiogram [AP Cranial (300) View] - Systolic Frame, Showing Narrowing (Arrows) in the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Suggestive of Myocardial Bridge. The Segment Just Distal to the Bridge Is Showing a Linear Translucency Suggestive of a Re-Canalised Segment or Healed Coronary Dissection. Arrowheads Show Borders of LV Aneurysm.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.. Left Coronary Angiogram (Same View as Above) in Diastole. Linear Translucency Distal to the Bridged Segment (Arrows) Suggestive of Healed Spontaneous Dissection or Re-Canalisation Is Seen.
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