The Current Use of Impella 2.5 in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: Results from the USpella Registry

ConclusionsThe results of our study suggest that early initiation of hemodynamic support prior to PCI with Impella 2.5 is associated with more complete revascularization and improved survival in the setting of refractory CS complicating an AMI.

Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - December 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: WILLIAM W. O'NEILL, THEODORE SCHREIBER, DAVID H. W. WOHNS, CHARANJIT RIHAL, SRIHARI S. NAIDU, ANDREW B. CIVITELLO, SIMON R. DIXON, JOSEPH M. MASSARO, BRIJESHWAR MAINI, E. MAGNUS OHMAN Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research