Treatment Options in Cardiogenic Shock with Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

Cardiogenic shock (CS), a state of inadequate tissue perfusion due to cardiac dysfunction, remains the leading cause of death following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). While the prognosis of CS post-AMI has improved in recent decades due to advances in treatment modalities, the mortality rates re...

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Main Author: Markus W. Ferrari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2017-08-01
Series:European Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.emjreviews.com/cardiology/article/treatment-options-in-cardiogenic-shock-with-intra-aortic-balloon-counterpulsation/