Ausência de arteriosclerose na porção intramiocárdica das artérias coronárias: Um mistério a ser resolvido?

Several studies show that portions of intramyocardial coronary arteries are spared of arteriosclerosis, involving morphological, embryological, biochemical and pathophysiological aspects. Endothelial function is significantly affected in the segment of transition, as estimated by the vasoactive resp...

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Autores: Ramalli Jr, Edvaldo Luiz, Braga, Leonardo Henrique, Evora, Patricia Martinez [UNESP], Albuquerque, Agnes Afrodite Sumarelli, Celotto, Andrea Carla, Mota, André Lupp, Evora, Paulo Roberto Barbosa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2011
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:inglés
portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/72538
Acceso en línea:http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/1678-9741.20110020
http://hdl.handle.net/11449/72538
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Coronary circulation
Endothelium
Myocardial bridging
ACE protein, human
dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase
endothelin 1
adipose tissue
coronary artery blood flow
coronary artery disease
coronary blood vessel
histology
human
metabolism
myocardial bridging
paracrine signaling
pathology
pathophysiology
physiology
prenatal development
review
vascular endothelium
Adipose Tissue
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Circulation
Coronary Vessels
Endothelin-1
Endothelium, Vascular
Humans
Myocardial Bridging
Paracrine Communication
Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
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Sumario:Several studies show that portions of intramyocardial coronary arteries are spared of arteriosclerosis, involving morphological, embryological, biochemical and pathophysiological aspects. Endothelial function is significantly affected in the segment of transition, as estimated by the vasoactive response to Ach. These findings suggest that myocardial bridge can provide protection against arteriosclerosis by counteracting the negative effects of endothelial dysfunction. The intramyocardial portion's protection phenomenon deserves further scientific research on all research fronts. Improved morphological, biomechanical and especially physiological and embryological knowledge may be the key to a future window of opportunity for chronic arterial disease therapy and prevention. In addition, this review discusses possible therapeutic approaches for symptomatic coronary ischemia caused by myocardial bridges.