Early Revascularization in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

19993,073 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Judith S. Hochman · Columbia University

Lynn A. Sleeper · New England Research Institutes

John G. Webb · St. Paul's Hospital

Timothy A. Sanborn · Cornell University

Harvey D. White · Greenlane Clinical Centre

J. David Talley

Christopher E. Buller · Vancouver General Hospital

Abstract

In patients with cardiogenic shock, emergency revascularization did not significantly reduce overall mortality at 30 days. However, after six months there was a significant survival benefit. Early revascularization should be strongly considered for patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 341, Issue 9, pp. 625-634

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199908263410901

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