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Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock following an acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review
Manuel Caceres1, Fardad Esmailian, Jaime D Moriguchi
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|August 2, 2014
Abstract:
The significance of the utilization of mechanical circulatory support following a myocardial infarction is not well defined. We present a systematic review of this treatment alternative and suggest guidelines to be considered in the treatment of these patients.

