Journal of cardiac failure 2021 Oct
Heart Failure-Related Cardiogenic Shock: Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Management Considerations: Review of Heart Failure-Related Cardiogenic Shock.
ABSTRACT
Despite increasing prevalence in critical care units, cardiogenic shock related to HF (HF-CS) is incompletely understood and distinct from acute myocardial infarction related CS. This review highlights the pathophysiology, evaluation, and contemporary management of HF-CS.
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This is a case where you might be concerned about the patient sliding into cardiogenic shock. Remember that in the context of chronic heart failure, cardiogenic shock tends to...