0337 : Predictors of early mortality in acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock

Conclusion Despite advances in the treatment of myocardial infarction, particularly reperfusion techniques, and medical care in intensive care units, cardiogenic shock mortality in acute phase of myocardial infarction remains high. Renal failure, late onset of shock, hyperglycemia and the anterior territory of MI were the major predictive of hospital mortality. A multidisciplinary approach including medical actors and pre-hospital centers specialized in the treatment of this condition is actually necessary. The author hereby declares no conflict of interest
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research