Adenosine conditioning and pacing in conjunction with early intra-aortic balloon pump use and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition to accomplish complete multivessel revascularization in an octogenarian with profound cardiogenic shock
Hussain, F.
Journal of Invasive Cardiology 19(10): E309-E312
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1557-2501 PMID: 17906358 Document Number: 609601
This report describes the use of intracoronary adenosine and transvenous pacemaker backup as an adjunct to intra-aortic balloon pump use and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition to accomplish high-risk multivessel coronary angioplasty in an 87-year-old female with profound cardiogenic shock. Myocardial preconditioning may further enhance microvascular perfusion in this critical state.