Objectives: In this study, 30-day mortality from cardiogenic shock caused by left anterior
descending artery (LAD) occlusion was compared with that caused by left circumflex (LCX) …

Despite improved understanding of the pathophysiology of shock and significant advances
in technology, it remains a serious problem associated with high morbidity and mortality …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to identify prognostic predictors for the patients
experiencing cardiogenic shock who required the institution of intra-aortic balloon …

Cardiogenic shock has long been a difficult problem for clinicians. The most common cause
is left ventricular pump failure after myocardial infarction, but other important causes include …

Background The role of early revascularization among patients with acute myocardial
infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock remains controversial. Angioplasty registries …

Background Despite the usefulness of N-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP)
in detecting enhanced collagen turnover in patients with congestive heart failure, the value …

The treatment of cardiogenic shock complicating the acute coronary syndromes consists of
medical therapy, percutaneous revascularization procedures, cardiac surgery, and the …

Cardiogenic shock is the commonest cause of death after acute myocardial infarction. It
occurs in 7% of patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and 3% with non …

Acute Medicine has been recognized as a sub-specialty of General Internal Medicine in the
UK for 6years. Acute Medicine aims to streamline diagnostic processes and treatment …

Although the European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association/American
College of Cardiology guidelines provide some suggestions regarding coronary artery …