In:
Angiology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 60, No. 2 ( 2009-04), p. 235-241
Abstract:
The authors investigated the incidence of critical limb ischemia (CLI) in 187 patients with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support during a 6-year study period and determined risk factors and long-term outcome (median 5 years) after discharge from a cardiac intensive care unit. Cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction was the predominant cause of IABP support. CLI occurred in 10% of the patients after IABP implantation. Nevertheless, in light of the overall high mortality in this patient population, CLI seems not a primary concern. Furthermore, its incidence significantly decreased during recent years. Duration of IABP support was a significant predictor for CLI.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0003-3197
,
1940-1574
DOI:
10.1177/0003319708319782
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2009
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2065911-8