Standard clinical and hemodynamic criteria were applied for the definition of shock, as outlined in the Table . Only patients with CS arising from predominant left ventricular (LV) failure ...

Revascularization by PCI or CABG is recommended in this setting (see SHOCK trial). Hemodynamic support may be needed using intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP or balloon pump) and when ...

Cardiogenic shock is the most common cause of death for patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction. The Should We Emergently Revascularize Occluded Coronaries for Cardiogenic Shock ...