Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of death in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. In this Viewpoint, Drs Henriques and de Mol introduce the AMC MACH (Academic Medical Center Mechanical support for Acute Congestive Heart failure in STEMI patients) program and discuss how newly available percutaneous left ventricular assist devices used in this scheme could provide a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery in patients who would otherwise be unlikely to survive.
- José PS Henriques
- Bas AJM de Mol
