Myocardial muscle bridge is an uncommon cause of acute myocardial infarction. Although several treatment modalities including medical therapy have been suggested, agreement on optimal treatment has not yet been determined. We describe a case of myocardial bridging which presented as ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, and was treated successfully with medical treatment.
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