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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
Myocardial bridge over LAD
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Myocardial bridge over LAD
by Denise12301958, Jun 18, 2008 01:56PM
Dear Dr. Bogart, I am a 49 y.o. female, With a myocardial bridge over the entire LAD. I have known since 2001 that I had this, but there was nothing out there to understand this at that time. Now there is more out there and mainly men are there soul topic. I have been examined by every cardiolgist/surgeon. In the last 3 weeks I have seen 35 of these dr.'s I went to Houston and Dr, Howell and all 35 others there, I need to tell you that I have 3 live births. Houston we have a problem!!!!!!!! They beleived I lied amoung other things, because women die in child birth. I should be dead, but there surprise I am now there lab rat. After 7 days and 2 tests that alm0ost killed me on 2 separate tables, Dr. Howell said that any more tests wouild kill me before the 12 - 15 monthswas up. Go home rest 12 weeks, then try to live out the rest of my now shortened life the best way I want to. If you have any knew ideas, I would glad to know. I sorry I can't travel to see you. The answers that you gave others were very good and very witty. I like that, even though I know It was sarcasism. (P.S. I am an ICU RN for 31 years). It"s always good to know that the old way can be the best way. Thank you for reading this, I know I took up your precious time. Thank You, Denise Sheppard
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, Jun 19, 2008 07:16AM
, Jun 19, 2008 07:16AMTo: Denise12301958
I am not sure I understand the question but LAD bridges generally do not require surgical intervention and can be treaated medically. Rarely if the symptoms do not improve and if a large amount of ischemia(lack of blood supply) then surgery is sometimes done. The long term outcome for LAD bridges is generally good.
