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Current and novel biomarkers in cardiogenic shock

European Journal of Heart Failure

A summary of current and novel biomarkers and their potential stages of release in cardiogenic shock. The diagram illustrates the proposed release of the biomarkers during the different stages of cardiogenic shock: progression from cardiac dysfunction/stress, through to inflammation and end-organ dysfunction.

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Altshock-2: Early IABP Implantation Does Not Improve Outcomes For HF-CS

American College of Cardiology

Implantation of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) did not improve 60-day survival or bridge to heart replacement (HRT) therapies in patients with heart failure-cardiogenic shock (HF-CS) compared to standard care, according to a study presented during a Featured Clinical Research session at ACC.25

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Cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Care for survivors after an acute attack of COVID-19 should include paying close attention to cardiovascular health and disease.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO [CRD42022353965].

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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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Classification and Outcomes of Cardiogenic Shock in Children

American College of Cardiology

What are the characteristics and outcomes of cardiogenic shock (CS) in children hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)?

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Ep 164 Cardiogenic Shock Simplified

ECG Cases

What is the preferred order of vasopressors and ionotropes in the management of cardiogenic shock? How can we best pick up occult cardiogenic shock before it floured shock kicks in? Which patients with acute heart are safe to send home in general?

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FDA Expands Indication for Impella Heart Pumps for Pediatric Patients

DAIC

12, 2024 Physicians have a new treatment option for many of the sickest pediatric patients with heart failure andcardiogenic shock. and Impella CP enable heart recovery as part of the world's smallest heart pump platform. with SmartAssist tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:06 Dec.