Impella and Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

This is the largest, most recent European cohort study describing outcomes, adverse events, and resource demands based on claims data in patients with Impella and/or VA-ECMO. Overall, adverse event rates and resource consumption were high. Given the current lack of beneficial evidence, our study reinforces the need for prospectively established, high-quality evidence to guide clinical decision-making.