Open AccessImpellent impeller—Switching intra‐aortic balloon pump to IMPELLA‐CP after ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction and refractory cardiogenic shock
Author(s) -
Contarini Marco,
Costa Francesco,
Garcia Ruiz Maria Victoria,
Scalise Renato F. M.,
De Velli Giovanni,
Murè Paola,
Mazzone Paolo,
Sacchetta Giorgio,
Andò Giuseppe
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2261
Subject(s) - cardiogenic shock , impella , medicine , cardiology , myocardial infarction , intra aortic balloon pump , shock (circulatory) , circulatory system , hemodynamics , balloon , intra aortic balloon pumping
Abstract 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.