Pathophysiology, Hemodynamics, and Pharmacological Therapies of Cardiogenic Shock
Presenter
Kathleen Kearney, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Kathleen Kearney, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Learning Objectives:
- Review the physiology, hemodynamics, and SCAI stages of cardiogenic shock, review the indications/contraindications of each agent.
- Describe the morbidity and mortality of cardiogenic shock
- Discuss the mechanism of action of the major classes of vasoactive medications used in the cath lab for the management of cardiogenic shock
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock