Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) carries high mortality. Early ...

Longer times from symptom onset to randomization equaled a smaller—or perhaps no—advantage for Impella vs standard care.

The American Heart Association has issued a new scientific statement summarizing the contemporary management of cardiogenic shock—the first time such a stand-alone, multidisciplinary document has been ...

Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the vital organs of the body. As a result of the failure of the heart to pump enough nutrients to the body, blood pressure ...

Nursing staff interventions regarding shock team activation significantly improved the time of diagnosis and acceptance of patients with cardiogenic shock. A cardiovascular specialty hospital in north ...

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Cardiogenic shock is characterized by acute hypoperfusion and end-organ dysfunction owing to reduced cardiac output, and is commonly caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with left ventricular ...

New clinical guidance to help cardiologists navigate the complexity of cardiogenic shock and assess possible cases within the first hour after onset introduces a memory aid — SUSPECT — which stands ...

People who experience a rare condition known as "broken-heart syndrome" need immediate medical attention, but often make a quick recovery. But the problem can be particularly deadly if these patients ...