What season should individuals with myocardial bridge be concerned about?
May 11, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Generally, there is no specific season that people with myocardial bridging need to fear, as episodes related to myocardial bridging are usually associated with age. In cold winter months, exposure to cold air can trigger blood vessel spasms, leading to myocardial ischemia and hypoxia, which may precipitate conditions such as angina pectoris and coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. However, myocardial bridging is not related to vascular spasm and therefore remains unaffected.
Generally, there is no specific season that individuals with myocardial bridging need to fear. The details are as follows:
Myocardial bridging refers to a segment of a coronary artery running through the heart muscle fibers, typically caused by congenital abnormalities in the myocardial fibers. People with myocardial bridging may experience symptoms such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, retrosternal pain, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, myocardial bridging can potentially lead to myocardial infarction. The occurrence of myocardial bridging is generally related to age; symptoms tend to become more apparent as one ages, but they are not associated with seasonal changes. During cold winter months, stimulation from cold air may trigger vascular spasms, leading to myocardial ischemia and hypoxia, which can provoke conditions such as angina pectoris or coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. However, myocardial bridging is unrelated to vascular spasm and therefore is not affected by such seasonal factors.
It is recommended that individuals experiencing symptoms of myocardial bridging take medications such as metoprolol tartrate tablets, nifedipine controlled-release tablets, or amlodipine besylate tablets under a doctor's guidance. Additionally, it is important to avoid strenuous physical activities in daily life.
