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Objective
To assess the impact of intra‐aortic balloon pumps (IABP) on patients with cardiogenic shock in an intensive care unit setting.
Background
IABP counterpulsation is a widely used mechanical circulatory support device, but its performance has been questioned. However, current evidence of IABP use in cardiogenic shock is very limited (mainly from the IABP‐SHOCK II trial), which was restricted...