Myocardial Infarction (STEMI/NSTEMI): ICD-10 I21, Troponin & PCI Protocols
Clinical Definition Myocardial Infarction (MI) is defined as acute myocardial cell death (necrosis) due to prolonged ischemia. The “Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction” classifies the condition based on etiology, distinguishing between Type 1 MI (spontaneous plaque rupture/erosion with thrombosis) and Type 2 MI (ischemic imbalance between oxygen supply and demand). Clinically, it is categorized by…