Usefulness of pre- versus postadmission cardiogenic shock during acute myocardial infarction in predicting survival.

Studies the incidence, characteristics, management and outcome of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction. Cardiogenic shock criteria; Utilization rates of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and coronary artery bypass surgery; Reasons for the worse outcome of patients with postadmission shock.