Abstract
In their article, Lauten et al1 describe very eloquently the continued dismal prognosis of patients presenting with cardiogenic shock,2 despite tremendous strides that have been made in the field of cardiovascular medicine. The patients included in the registry met the diagnosis of cardiogenic shock as per the standard definitions from the SHOCK trial and underwent standard of care treatment, including high-dose vasopressors and intra-aortic balloon pump support if considered necessary, and the decision to institute Impella LP 2.5 …
Highlights
We agree with Dr Maini in emphasizing the fact
in plasma lactate after the beginning of Impella support suggests at least partial reversal of hypoperfusion
MD Markus Ferrari, MD Department of Internal Medicine I (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology) Friedrich-Schiller University
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MD Department of Cardiology Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam
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