Cardiogenic Shock Treatment: Hemodynamic Support & Cardiac Care
A comprehensive guide to the coordinated cardiology-critical care program used to manage cardiogenic shock and support heart function.
Treatment begins with
Rapid Cardiac Assessment
Hemodynamic Support
Treating the Cardiac Cause
Monitoring & Recovery
This treatment is used when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Very low blood pressure with signs of poor circulation
- A large heart attack or severe heart failure identified on testing
- Signs of reduced organ perfusion, such as confusion or low urine output
- The need for medication or device support to maintain blood pressure
A critical care specialist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right course of care for your situation.
What Does This Treatment Involve?
Treatment supports blood pressure and heart pumping function with medication, while urgently treating the underlying cardiac cause, most often with the cardiology team.
Critical care and cardiology teams work together throughout treatment, from diagnosis to recovery.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment is used when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- Very low blood pressure with signs of poor circulation
- A large heart attack or severe heart failure identified on testing
- Signs of reduced organ perfusion, such as confusion or low urine output
- The need for medication or device support to maintain blood pressure
The Care Pathway
1. Rapid Cardiac Assessment
Echocardiography and ECG identify the underlying cardiac cause.
2. Hemodynamic Support
Medications support blood pressure and heart pumping function.
3. Treating the Cardiac Cause
A blocked artery or other cardiac problem is treated urgently where identified.
4. Monitoring & Recovery
Heart function is reassessed regularly as support is gradually reduced.
“Our critical care team supports you and your family through every stage, from admission to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Rapid, coordinated treatment of both the shock and its cardiac cause significantly improves survival in cardiogenic shock.
Every critical care treatment has potential risks. Your care team will explain your individual risks as treatment proceeds.
Recovery & Follow-up
Recovery depends on the underlying cardiac cause and how much heart muscle was affected.
Your care team will coordinate ongoing cardiology follow-up as part of your recovery plan.
Careful follow-up and coordinated rehabilitation all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.What caused my heart to go into shock?
- 2.What is being done to support my blood pressure?
- 3.Do I need a procedure on my heart arteries?
- 4.What cardiac follow-up will I need after discharge?
Not Sure What You Need?
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