Analysis of the 2023 European Multidisciplinary (ESC/ESICM/EACTS) Consensus Statement on the Management of Short-term Mechanical Circulatory Support of Cardiogenic Shock in Adults in the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit

Despite medical advancements, mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) remains unacceptably high.1-3 The decreased cardiac output resulting in impaired oxygen delivery, characteristic of CS, triggers a dismal cascade culminating in tissue hypoperfusion, multiorgan failure, and death if not intervened upon early.4 Given the scarcity of interventions to alleviate this harmful progression, there has been a notable increase in utilization of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support devices aimed at restoring blood flow and oxygen delivery, despite limited evidence supporting their efficacy.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Expert Review Source Type: research