Intra-aortic balloon pump in cardiogenic shock: state of the art
ABSTRACT The clinical definition of cardiogenic shock is that of a low cardiac output and evidence of tissue hypoxia in the presence of adequate blood volume. Cardiogenic shock is the main cause of death related to acute myocardial infarction (AMI), with a mortality rate of 45-70% in the absence of...
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| Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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| Series: | Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões |
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