Heart Failure-Related Cardiogenic Shock: Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Management Considerations: Review of Heart Failure-Related Cardiogenic Shock

J Card Fail. 2021 Oct;27(10):1126-1140. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2021.08.010.

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.

Keywords: Cardiogenic shock; Critical care; Mechanical circulatory support; heart failure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Failure* / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure* / epidemiology
  • Heart Failure* / etiology
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction*
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / diagnosis
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / therapy