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Revascularization In Cardiogenic Shock: Residual Syntax Score And Chronic Total Occlusions, Venugopal Menon
Revascularization In Cardiogenic Shock: Residual Syntax Score And Chronic Total Occlusions, Venugopal Menon
Journal of Shock and Hemodynamics
The residual syntax score (rSS) is strongly associated with outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease. In patients with acute myocardial infarction-associated cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS), the correlation or association of the rSS, mortality risk, and revascularization strategy has not yet been elucidated and needs more investigation. The SHOCK trial demonstrated that patients with left main and severe triple-vessel disease, who underwent coronary artery bypass grafts, had improved outcomes and higher 1-year survival rates than those with initial medical stabilization. However, it is unclear which is the superior technique for achieving complete revascularization. In contrast to the SHOCK trial’s results, …
Coronary Flow And Unloading In Acute Myocardial Infarction Shock, Kiyo Ishikawa
Coronary Flow And Unloading In Acute Myocardial Infarction Shock, Kiyo Ishikawa
Journal of Shock and Hemodynamics
In patients with cardiogenic shock that undergo successful coronary intervention, there are still factors complicating myocardial recovery. There is room for improvement in coronary flow using mechanical circulatory devices, specifically by left ventricular unloading. This idea was further explored in a research study using pigs. Results showed that subjects with acute myocardial infarction who have reduced cardiac contractility and/or high diastolic pressure would benefit from support strategies targeting left ventricular unloading.