Intraaortic Balloon Support for Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock

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Authors

Hölger Thiele · Leipzig Heart Institute

Uwe Zeymer · Klinikum Ludwigshafen

Franz‐Josef Neumann · Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg-Bad Krozingen

Mirosław Ferenc · Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg-Bad Krozingen

Hans‐Georg Olbrich · Asklepios Klinik Langen

Jörg Hausleiter · Deutsches Herzzentrum München

Gert Richardt

Abstract

The use of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation did not significantly reduce 30-day mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction for whom an early revascularization strategy was planned. (Funded by the German Research Foundation and others; IABP-SHOCK II ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00491036.).

Topics & Keywords

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 367, Issue 14, pp. 1287-1296

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1208410

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