David Hong, Ki Hong Choi, Chul-Min Ahn, Cheol Woong Yu, Ik Hyun Park, Woo Jin Jang, Hyun-Joong Kim, Jang-Whan Bae, Sung Uk Kwon, Hyun-Jong Lee, Wang Soo Lee, Jin-Ok Jeong, Sang-Don Park, Taek Kyu Park, Joo Myung Lee, Young Bin Song, Joo-Yong Hahn, Seung-Hyuk Choi, Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, Jeong Hoon Yang
BACKGROUND: Although culprit-only revascularization during the index procedure has been recommended in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS), the reduction of residual ischemia is also emphasized to improve clinical outcomes. However, few data are available about the significance of residual ischemia in patients undergoing mechanical circulatory supports. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of residual ischemia on clinical outcomes in AMI patients undergoing venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO)...
May 3, 2024: European Heart Journal. Acute Cardiovascular Care