Pathophysiology of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Very Hard Physiological Adaptation Pathophysiology

A 52-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension and smoking presents to the emergency department with chest pain that radiates to her left shoulder. An electrocardiogram (ECG) reveals ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Laboratory tests show elevated troponin levels. Considering her symptoms and test results, which of the following pathophysiological mechanisms is most likely responsible for her current condition?

Atherosclerotic plaque rupture leading to thrombosis.

Coronary artery vasospasm without atherosclerosis.

Increased myocardial oxygen demand due to exercise.

Myocarditis resulting from a viral infection.

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