Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Protocol - Intervention
Intra‐aortic balloon pump counterpulsation (IABP) for myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock
Abstract
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows:
The primary aim of this review is to evaluate, in terms of efficacy and safety, the effect of intra‐aortic balloon pump counterpulsation (IABP) on mortality and morbidity in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock.
