EARLY UNLOADING WITH IMPELLA SUPPORT IN ACUTE MI WITH CARDIOGENIC SHOCK LINKED TO DECREASED INFARCT SIZE, IN-HOSPITAL MORTALITY, AND HOSPITAL LENGTH OF STAY

Background: Acute MI (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) continues to yield a devastating challenge with high mortality rates. Hemodynamic stabilization before and/or after early revascularization remains the primary goal in these patients. In addition to hemodynamic support by inotropes and