A survival case of cardiogenic shock due to left main coronary artery myocardial infarction: successful cooperation with on-site percutaneous coronary intervention and helicopter emergency medical service

Intern Med. 2012;51(14):1845-50. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.51.7442. Epub 2012 Jul 15.

Abstract

A 54-year-old man was referred to a local hospital, located about 90 km from our hospital, with cardiogenic shock due to left main coronary artery infarction (LMCA-MI). Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was performed under intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) support, but resulted in insufficient reperfusion and his condition worsened. The helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) rapidly transported the patient to our hospital. After percutaneous cardio-pulmonary support system (PCPS) insertion, PCI could establish the coronary flow. A series of intensive therapies saved the patient. The cooperation of medical and emergency service system following revascularization and intensive care saved the patient with LMCA-MI accompanied by cardiogenic shock.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Air Ambulances*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications*
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention*
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / diagnostic imaging
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology*
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome