title: Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock following an acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review.
abstract: The significance of the utilization of mechanical circulatory support following a myocardial infarction is not well defined. We present a systematic review of this treatment alternative and suggest guidelines to be considered in the treatment of these patients.
authors: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
authors: Manuel
authors: M
authors: Caceres
authors: Fardad
authors: F
authors: Esmailian
authors: Jaime D
authors: JD
authors: Moriguchi
authors: Francisco A
authors: FA
authors: Arabia
authors: Lawrence S
authors: LS
authors: Czer
mesh_terms: D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications*; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D039781:PubMed; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome