Impella Mechanical Circulatory Support Is Preferable to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock

CARDIOGENIC shock is an important health care issue associated with significant socioeconomic and financial implications. Its incidence has been rising steadily, and despite improvements in treatment, mortality remains formidable at approximately 50%.1,2 In addition, the costs associated with managing cardiogenic shock have risen rapidly to astronomical levels. A recent analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database spanning the years 2004 to 2014 revealed a 2-fold increase in discharges complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Pro and Con Source Type: research