[THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGE OF TYPE 2 MYOCARDIAL INFRACTION].

INTRODUCTION: Type 2 Myocardial Infarction (Type 2 MI) is considered to result from an imbalance between demand and supply of oxygen in the myocardium, other than coronary plaque instability. It is highly prevalent in internal departments and is strongly associated with mortality. To date, there is no consensus regarding the diagnostic criteria for type 2 MI and no available guidelines regarding the optimal management of this condition. We present a case study of a 64 years old male who was hospitalized with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This patient was diagnosed with Type 2 myocardial infarct, due to a decrease in oxygen supply to the myocardium, but eventually turned out to be a Type 1 MI .We reviewed current literature regarding the clinical features, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of Type 2 MI.