Publications by authors named "Alyssa P Berkowitz"
JAMA Netw Open
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices like LVADs and IABPs are used during PCI for AMI with cardiogenic shock, though their clinical benefits are not well established.
- The study analyzed MCS device usage trends and factors influencing their use in over 28,000 patients from 2015 to 2017, utilizing data from registries of the American College of Cardiology.
- Results showed a steady overall usage of MCS, with a significant rise in LVAD use (from 4.1% to 9.8%) and a drop in IABP use (from 34.8%) during the study period.
