Cardiogenic shock secondary to acute myocardial infarction results in the death of most affected indi- viduals. This grim reality persists in spite of vigorous attempts at providing inotropic support using phar- macological agents, thrombolytic regimes and intra- aortic balloon pumping.

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Serruys, P., & Kay, I. P. (1999). Cardiogenic shock: a failure in reperfusion. Time for a strategic change?. European Heart Journal, 20(2), 88–89. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1765/4931