Cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction in elderly patients: Does admission to a tertiary center improve survival?
Berger AK, Radford MJ, Krumholz HM. Cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction in elderly patients: Does admission to a tertiary center improve survival? American Heart Journal 2002, 143: 768-776. PMID: 12040336, DOI: 10.1067/mhj.2002.122289.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myocardial infarctionCardiogenic shockMyocardial infarctionRevascularization servicesCoronary revascularizationPrognosis of patientsCommunity-based cohortCooperative Cardiovascular Project databaseCardiovascular resourcesEarly revascularizationIndex hospitalizationClinical characteristicsElderly patientsCoronary angioplastyTertiary centerBetter prognosisRevascularization capabilityInvasive strategyClinical trialsTreatment strategiesSurgery facilitiesInfarctionPatientsHospitalEarly benefits