Heart failure (HF) is the final common pathway of many cardiac disorders. It is highly prevalent, especially in the elderly, and has high morbidity and mortality if not treated properly.– Although the treatment of HF has evolved, the number of affected individuals is still large and represents a burden on the healthcare system, globally and also in Brazil., The number of cases is expected to increase over the coming decades, due to the aging of the population and increased survival […]

Abstract Background Myocardial bridges (MB) are anatomical anomalies with possible clinical repercussions; hence, their understanding deserves attention. Objective To determinate the prevalence and characterize MB in human hearts from the state of Ceará. Methods: Fifty hearts of adult human cadavers from the Medicine School of Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. The hearts were dissected to identify MBs that pass over part of the coronary artery. The segment of the artery (proximal, middle, and distal) with a bridge was identified. The […]