Management of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction

• Published in: European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 278 - 297
• Main Authors: Van Herck, Jozef L, Claeys, Marc J, De Paep, Rudi, Van Herck, Paul L, Vrints, Christiaan J, Jorens, Philippe G
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.06.2015
• Subjects: Assisted Circulation - methods; Disease Management; Humans; Mechanical Thrombolysis - methods; Myocardial Infarction - complications; Myocardial Infarction - therapy; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - methods; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Shock, Cardiogenic - complications; Shock, Cardiogenic - therapy; mechanical circulatory support; Cardiogenic shock; myocardial infarction

Cardiogenic shock complicates approximately 5–10% of cases with acute myocardial infarction and carries a poor prognosis. Early revascularization remains the cornerstone treatment of cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction. Inotropic and/or vasopressor agents can be used for haemodynami...