Update On Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a common cause of mortality, and its management remains challenging despite significant advances in treatment options. In this episode of Critical Matters, we discuss basic concepts, a new proposed classification, and updates on the medical management of patients with cardiogenic shock. Our guest is Dr. Steve Hollenberg, a practicing cardiologist with dual training in cardiology and critical care medicine. Dr. Hollenberg is a Professor of Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University and Associate Director of the CTICU at Hackensack Meridian University Hospital. Additional Resources: The paramedian lumbar puncture: http://bit.ly/2pk8JUw Contemporary Management of Cardiogenic Shock: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: http://bit.ly/2Qdjoey SCAI clinical expert consensus statement on the classification of cardiogenic shock: http://bit.ly/2XdjeWa SCAI stages of cardiogenic shock stratify mortality risk: http://bit.ly/2CCzbf9 Books Mentioned in this Episode: Ulysses by James Joyce: https://amzn.to/2QgIoBW Gravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon: https://amzn.to/36Vgjps The Elements of Style by E. B. White: https://amzn.to/2QdklUa The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry https://amzn.to/352frOi