Abstract

Myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (MI-CS) has a poor prognosis, even with early revascularisation. Previously, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use was thought to improve outcomes, but the SHOCK-II trial (Intraaortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock II) found no survival benefit.

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