Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9154610 | American Heart Journal | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Use of preoperative IABPs was consistently associated with higher mortality. Despite detailed statistical analysis, we were unable to show benefit from preoperative IABP use or confirm the results of a single-center trial that demonstrated its benefit. Assessment of preoperative IABP efficacy will require a randomized trial.
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Authors
Roger J.F. MD, Gerald T. PhD, Gregory M. MD, William A. MD, Kathryn A. MPH, Jeremy R. MD, Cathy S. MS, Felix MD, William C. MD, Stephen J. MD, Donato MD, Lawrence J. MD, John D. MD, Robert E. MD, Andrew MD,