2026 SCAI SHOCK

Shock Centers of Excellence: Tiered Approach to CS care

Presenter

Ajar Kochar, M.D., FSCAI, Mass General Brigham: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Chestnut Hill, MA
Ajar Kochar, M.D., FSCAI, Mass General Brigham: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Chestnut Hill, MA

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify key characteristics and requirements of tiered cardiogenic shock center models
  2. Apply criteria for triaging patients to appropriate levels of shock care based on severity and resources
  3. Evaluate the impact of tiered systems on access to advanced therapies and patient outcomes