What is a Heart Attack type 2 ?

Posted by shar1120 @shar1120, May 12 10:27am

What is a Heart Attack Type 2 ?

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manuelpo | @manuelpo | May 13 8:21am

A type 2 myocardial infarction (heart attack) is caused by an imbalance between the heart's oxygen supply and demand, rather than a direct blockage in a coronary artery. This can occur due to factors like severe illness, low blood oxygen levels, or anemia, according to Tampa General Hospital. Unlike type 1 heart attacks, which are primarily caused by a clot blocking blood flow, type 2 heart attacks are more about the heart not getting enough oxygen.

shar1120 | @shar1120 | May 13 2:58pm

How do you resolve this..? Is this part of CHF ?

manuelpo | @manuelpo | May 15 10:25am

In reply to @shar1120 "How do you resolve this..? Is this part of CHF ?" + (show)

No, congestive heart failure (CHF) is not part of heart attack type 2. Heart attack type 2 is a specific type of heart attack that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen because of a mismatch between supply and demand, often in a stressful situation. CHF, on the other hand, is a condition where the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, leading to fluid buildup and congestion. While a heart attack can sometimes lead to CHF, they are distinct conditions.