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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Impellent impeller-Switching intra-aortic balloon pump to IMPELLA-CP after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Marco Contarini1, Francesco Costa2, Maria Victoria Garcia Ruiz3
1Interventional Cardiology Unit Umberto I Hospital Syracuse Italy.
Abstract:
Cardiogenic shock is a dreadful complication of myocardial infarction. Despite widespread use and availability, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) does not reduce mortality nor improves outcomes. Advanced mechanical circulatory support with IMPELLA system can substantially support hemodynamics and improve short-term prognosis in patients with myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock.
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