Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of prolonged intra-aortic balloon pumping in patients with cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction.
To evaluate the efficacy of prolonged intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) support in patients with cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). ⋯ Prolonged use of IABP for up to 10 days offers additional long term benefit in left ventricular function and exercise tolerance.