Acute cardiac care & resuscitation
Network meta-analysis of temporary mechanical circulatory support in acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock
Authors' conclusion
None of the temporary MCS devices was associated with lower in-hospital or 30-day mortality compared with initial medical therapy or any other MCS device, either individually or in combination.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with acute MI cardiogenic shock
- Participants
- 1,053 adults · 11 RCTs
- Comparison
- Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices vs initial medical therapy or other MCS devices
- Outcome
- In-hospital or 30-day mortality
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Observed mortality, all patients
40.4%
Original publication
Network meta-analysis of temporary mechanical circulatory support in acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock. Am Heart J. Published 15 August 2023. doi:10.
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it