Are all patients with cardiogenic shock prognostically equal?

Editorial

Zvi Vered et al. Cardiology. 2010.

. 2010;116(2):142-3.

doi: 10.1159/000317251. Epub 2010 Jul 3.

No abstract available

Comment on

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Use of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction. Do we really need more evidence?
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Cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction and outcome following percutaneous coronary intervention.
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