Supply/demand type 2 myocardial infarction: should we be paying more attention?
Yader Sandoval1, Stephen W Smith2, Sarah E Thordsen1
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Abstract:
Supply/demand (type 2) myocardial infarction is a commonly encountered clinical challenge. It is anticipated that it will be detected more frequently once high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays are approved for clinical use in the United States. We provide a perspective that is based on available data regarding the definition, epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, prognosis, management, and controversies regarding type 2 myocardial infarction. Understanding these basic concepts will facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of these patients as well as ongoing research efforts.
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