Despite a lack of evidence, circulatory support with intraaortic balloon counterpulation (IABP) has a class 1 recommendation in the guidelines and is often used in patients in cardiogenic shock following myocardial infarction for whom early revascularization is planned. That situation may change soon, as no benefit was found for the use of IABP in the first large trial of the strategy.

ESC: Trial Finds No Benefit For Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation In Cardiogenic Shock

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