Comparison of Outcomes between Early and Late Presentation of ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock

Background and Aim: Cardiogenic shock (CS) arising from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is associated with high mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of early versus late-present patients with CS complicated with STEMI. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study enrolled 92 patients with STEMI and CS from September 2020 to December 2021. Patients were divided into two groups based on the time from symptom onset to hospitalization: early (