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Prognostic role of procalcitonin in ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.

Yash Paul SharmaGanesh KasinadhuniKrishna SantoshNitin Kumar ParasharRakesh SharmaDinakar BootlaKewal KanabarDarshan Krishnappa
Published in: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals (2021)
Although procalcitonin was higher in non-survivors, static procalcitonin measurement at 24 hours after the onset of ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock was not an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. Additional prospective studies are required to assess the role of serial procalcitonin monitoring in ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Keyphrases
  • st elevation myocardial infarction
  • percutaneous coronary intervention
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • coronary artery disease
  • young adults