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Impellent impeller-Switching intra-aortic balloon pump to IMPELLA-CP after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and refractory cardiogenic shock.

Marco ContariniFrancesco CostaMaria Victoria Garcia RuizRenato F M ScaliseGiovanni De VelliPaola MurèPaolo MazzoneGiorgio SacchettaGiuseppe Andò
Published in: Clinical case reports (2019)
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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