EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 9 MIN
Treating Older Patients in Cardiogenic Shock With a Microaxial Flow Pump: Is it DANGERous?
from JACC This Week
In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study on the use of the microaxial flow pump (Impella) in treating older patients with cardiogenic shock following a myocardial infarction. The findings suggest that while the Impella pump can reduce mortality in younger patients, its effectiveness diminishes in those over 77, highlighting the need for age-based patient selection to optimize outcomes in this complex condition.
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Treating Older Patients in Cardiogenic Shock With a Microaxial Flow Pump: Is it DANGERous?
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