Falling from a height greater than 20 feet. Car crashes. Chest compressions performed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Getting hit by a car. Sports injuries. Crush injuries. How is a myocardial contusion treated? What is the treatment for a myocardial contusion? blood drainage from the heart. surgery to repair blood vessels.Read More →

However, vigorous exercise can increase the risk of adverse cardiac events in those with symptomatic myocardial bridges and documented ischemia, thus a surgical approach may be beneficial in athletes who wish to return to full participation. How common is myocardial bridging? The prevalence of myocardial bridging is less than 5%Read More →