You are incorrect - the pathologic event that precipitates the majority of ST-elevation myocardial infarctions is coronary thrombosis.


Your choice: Coronary dissection

Coronary dissection is a rare cause of coronary obstruction and infarction. It is most commonly due to percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. In the absence of an intracoronary procedure, it is a very rare complication of some connective tissue diseases and pregnancy.