October 1, 1989Perfusion

Review article : Mechanical ventricular support in the management of postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock

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Population

Patients with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock

Design

Review

Authors

Discussion

Highlights persistent clinical hesitation with mechanical support in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock; leaves open optimal device strategies.

Population

Patients with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock

Intervention

Mechanical ventricular support (e.g., intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist devices)

A review discussing the utilization and clinical hesitation surrounding mechanical ventricular support devices in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock.

Chalmers et al. (1989) studied this question.

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Highlights persistent clinical hesitation with mechanical support in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock; leaves open optimal device strategies.