Elsevier, American Journal of Medicine, 9(126), p. 789-797, 2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.02.029
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The classification of myocardial infarction into 5 types was introduced in 2007 as an important component of the universal definition. In contrast to the plaque rupture-related type 1 myocardial infarction, type 2 myocardial infarction is considered to be caused by an imbalance between demand and supply of oxygen in the myocardium. However, no specific criteria for type 2 myocardial infarction have been established.