Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Supported by Impella: Implications of Advanced Age and Refractory Shock on Outcomes

OBJECTIVES:. With percutaneous left ventricular mechanical circulatory support devices becoming increasingly available for patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction and the lack of a clear mortality benefit to date, identifying optimal candidates for this technology is cruci...

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Main Authors: Andrew Boshara, MD, Ami Patel, MD, Mohammad Alasaad, MD, Karey J. Dutcheshen, NP, Thomas A. LaLonde, MD, Theodore L. Schreiber, MD, Rajendra H. Mehta, MD, MS, Amir Kaki, MD, Howard S. Rosman, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2021-06-01
Series:Critical Care Explorations
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CCE.0000000000000447