Cardiogenic Shock.

Emerg Med Clin North Am

Department of Emergency Medicine, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, 300 Community Drive, Hempstead, NY 11030, USA.

Published: August 2015

Cardiogenic shock is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome. Although early reperfusion strategies are essential to the management of these critically ill patients, additional treatment plans are often needed to stabilize and treat the patient before reperfusion may be possible. This article discusses pharmacologic and surgical interventions, their indications and contraindications, management strategies, and treatment algorithms.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.emc.2015.04.013DOI Listing

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