IABP Do Not Reduce Infarct Size in Patients with STEMI without Cardiac Shock: The CRISP AMI Trial

Summary

Intraaortic balloon pump counterpulsation prior to percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction does not reduce infarct size, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging, according to results from the ounterpulsation Reduces Infarct Size Acute Myocardial Infarction trial.

  • Cardiology Clinical Trials
  • Interventional Techniques & Devices
  • Myocardial Infarction
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