| International Journal of Cardiology and Lipidology Research (Volume 2 Issue 2) |
| Intra-aortic Balloon Pump: Reviewing its Role in Cardiogenic Shock |
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Pages 21-25
Bruno Robalinho Cavalcanti Barbosa, Alfredo Augusto Eyer-Rodrigues and Erlon Oliveira de Abreu-Silva
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15379/2410-2822.2015.02.02.04
Published: 30 September 2015 |
| Abstract |
| Cardiogenic shock is a high-mortality condition caused, mostly, by ST-elevation myocardial infarction. When the adequate therapy is implemented in a timely fashion, recovery can be achieved. Treatment is based on intensive care measures, vasoactive drugs, early revascularization and the use of assist circulatory devices. In this review, the authors aim to discuss the available evidence on the use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in this clinical setting. |
| Keywords |
| Intra-aortic balloon pump, Counterpulsation, Myocardial infarction, Cardiogenic shock, Mortality, Complications. |
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