Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion due to severe impairment of cardiac function. It results from a significant reduction in cardiac output, commonly caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI), severe valvular disease, or mechanical complications. Despite advances in management, CS continues to have a high mortality rate. Early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach in the ICU are essential for improving patient outcomes. This chapter provides a comprehensive approach to managing cardiogenic shock, emphasizing staging, detailed pathophysiology, innovative management strategies, and long-term considerations [1, 2] [Ref: Algorithm 65.1].

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Approach to Cardiogenic Shock in the ICU

  • Shakti Bedanta Mishra,
  • Samir Samal,
  • Sagarika Panda

摘要

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion due to severe impairment of cardiac function. It results from a significant reduction in cardiac output, commonly caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI), severe valvular disease, or mechanical complications. Despite advances in management, CS continues to have a high mortality rate. Early recognition and a multidisciplinary approach in the ICU are essential for improving patient outcomes. This chapter provides a comprehensive approach to managing cardiogenic shock, emphasizing staging, detailed pathophysiology, innovative management strategies, and long-term considerations [1, 2] [Ref: Algorithm 65.1].