Novel cardiogenic shock nets survival, plus does ethnicity affect predisposition to components of metabolic syndrome?

MDedge Cardiocast

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This week in cardiology:

1. Novel cardiogenic shock, PCI protocol nets 72% acute survival
2. Energy drinks increase BP and disrupt the heart's electrical activity
3. Syncope during pregnancy increases risk for poor outcomes
4. Ethnicity seems to affect predisposition to components of metabolic syndrome