[Myocardial bridging: a contemporary review].

Myocardial bridging, corresponds to an abnormal, usually congenital, anatomical relationship between the myocardium and a coronary vessel. It most commonly affects the left anterior descending coronary artery. Despite technological advances, angiography remains the gold standard diagnostic method with a typical image of systolic compression (milking). Typically benign and asymptomatic, myocardial bridging can exceptionally be responsible for serious life threatening complications. Different therapeutic options may be considered, including pharmacological or interventional treatments. We present a clinical case and a review of the respective literature.