In the context of myocardial infarction, cardiac myocytes undergo a specific type of necrosis characterized by preservation of the cellular architecture for several days, followed by enzymatic degradation. What is this type of necrosis called?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Coagulative necrosis occurs in ischemic injury (e.g., MI) where proteins denature, but the cellular architecture is preserved for a time. It is characterized by ghost cells and firm tissue.