Acute Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock – navigating the invasive options in clinical management

A multidisciplinary working group from the American Heart Association recently published a perspective about the mechanical circulatory support options for acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.1 This scientific statement has high impact, given the complex patient population addressed, the noted variability in practice across regions, and the inherent value of this topic.1-2 Cardiogenic shock is a common cause for mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction not only during the acute phase but up to one year from hospital discharge, representing a contrast to the improved outcomes for acute myocardial infarction without cardiogenic shock.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research