2022 Fellows Courses

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:
  1. Review the physiology, hemodynamics, and SCAI stages of cardiogenic shock, review the indications/contraindications of each agent.
  2. Describe the morbidity and mortality of cardiogenic shock
  3. 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