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Windtree’s Istaroxime Scores in Cardiogenic Shock Trial

CardiacWire

Windtree Therapeutics’ istaroxime appears to have scored in its latest Phase 2b trial , showing that the steroidal drug significantly improves systolic blood pressure in cardiogenic shock patients. That could be a big deal in the cardiogenic shock space, which many believe is still in need of more effective treatments.

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What are treatment options for this rhythm, when all else fails?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The patient in today’s case presented in cardiogenic shock from proximal LAD occlusion, in conjunction with a subtotally stenosed LMCA. Cardiac function is poor, with akinesis of the LAD territory. However, he suddenly developed a series of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. RCA — 100% proximal occlussion.