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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Erin M Schumer1, Yun Zhu Bai1, Kunal D Kotkar1
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo.
The Impella 5.5 left ventricular assist device shows variable outcomes based on patient selection. Further research is needed to optimize its use in cardiac support.
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