Cardiogenic Shock in Acute Coronary Syndromes: 10-Year Trends

Data from a Swiss registry show improvements in in-hospital incidence and in overall mortality.

To examine recent trends in the incidence, management, and mortality rate of cardiogenic shock in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), investigators analyzed data from the Acute Myocardial Infarction in Switzerland Plus Registry. Between January 1, 1997, and December 31, 2006, 1977 patients (8.3% of all ACS patients) experienced cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock was present on admission in 564 patients and developed after admission in 1413 (6.0% of all ACS patients and 71.5% of those with cardiogenic shock).

Elevated baseline risk factors were associated with increased risk for in-hospital death, and use of beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and percutaneous coronary intervention were associated with reduced risk for in-hospital deat…

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Joel M. Gore, MD

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Grant/Research SupportNIH–National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Joel M. Gore, MD

Disclosures

Grant/Research SupportNIH–National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Cardiogenic Shock in Acute Coronary Syndromes: 10-Year Trends

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