The Effect of Beta-blocker Use on Left Ventricular Strain Parameters in
Echocardiography in Patients with Myocardial Bridge
Abstract
Objectives: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect
of beta-blocker use on left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV
Gls) in echocardiography in patients with MB (Myocardial Bridge).
Patients and methods: A single-center study was conducted
prospectively in which patients with coronary angiography were performed
and myocardial bridging was detected between January 2019 and February
2022. A total of 100 patients (38 females, 62 males; mean age: 57.3±9.6
years; range, 32-75 years) with myocardial bridging were recruited
consecutively and strain echocardiography was performed.
Results: All patients in our study were followed in sinus
rhythm, and there was a statistically significant difference in mean
heart rate between groups I and II (p<0,001). LV Gls was found
to be statistically significant in favor of group II in the comparison
of group I [(-12,57)±3 vs. (-15,92)±2,9] and group II
(p<0.001). Conclusion: LV Gls is positively affected
in echocardiography thanks to the negative chronotropic effect obtained
with beta-blocker therapy in patients with MB detected in coronary
angiography.