The effects of intra-aortic counterpulsation on cardiac performance and metabolism in shock associated with acute myocardial infarction
Hiltrud Mueller, Stephen M. Ayres, E. Foster Conklin, Stanley Giannelli Jr., James T. Mazzara, William T. Grace, Thomas F. Nealon Jr.
Hiltrud Mueller, Stephen M. Ayres, E. Foster Conklin, Stanley Giannelli Jr., James T. Mazzara, William T. Grace, Thomas F. Nealon Jr.
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The effects of intra-aortic counterpulsation on cardiac performance and metabolism in shock associated with acute myocardial infarction

Abstract

The effect of intra-aortic counterpulsation (IACP, 22-94 hr) on hemodynamics and cardiac energetics was evaluated in 10 patients in shock after acute myocardial infarction. The data clearly indicate that IACP improves myocardial oxygenation, enhances peripheral perfusion, and probably improves myocardial contractility in the severely diseased heart.

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Hiltrud Mueller, Stephen M. Ayres, E. Foster Conklin, Stanley Giannelli Jr., James T. Mazzara, William T. Grace, Thomas F. Nealon Jr.

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