A patient dies 3 days after a massive myocardial infarction. What is the expected predominant inflammatory cell type found in the necrotic area at autopsy?
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Correct answer: Neutrophils
Neutrophilic infiltration reaches its peak between 1 to 3 days post-MI. These cells are attracted by the necrotic debris and play a key role in the initial digestion of the dead myocardial tissue.
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