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Interventional management of cardiogenic shock.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9520860     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Management of the patient with cardiogenic shock requires rapid confirmation of the diagnosis and exclusion of potentially correctable conditions. Early echocardiography is helpful to exclude mechanical causes of shock, such as unsuspected severe mitral insufficiency. Thrombolytic therapy may help prevent shock, but its role in established shock is not clear. Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation may be of value, particularly when used in conjunction with reperfusion therapy. Angiography can be performed at relatively low risk in shock patients. A window of opportunity is often available where revascularization may be of benefit.
Authors:
J G Webb
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Canadian journal of cardiology     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0828-282X     ISO Abbreviation:  Can J Cardiol     Publication Date:  1998 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-04-06     Completed Date:  1998-04-06     Revised Date:  2008-04-09    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8510280     Medline TA:  Can J Cardiol     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  233-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
St Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. johnwebb@bc.sympatico.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiocardiography
Angioplasty
Balloon Dilatation
Coronary Artery Bypass
Echocardiography
Electric Countershock
Electrocardiography
Female
Humans
Male
Myocardial Infarction / complications
Shock, Cardiogenic / diagnosis*,  etiology,  surgery,  ultrasonography
Thrombolytic Therapy
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / complications

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