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Review
. 2024 Jul-Sep;47(3):243-256.
doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000513. Epub 2024 Jun 7.

Cardiogenic Shock: An Overview

Mohamed Toufic El Hussein  1 , Camila Mushaluk
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Review

Cardiogenic Shock: An Overview

Mohamed Toufic El Hussein et al. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2024 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex and dreadful condition for which effective treatments remain unclear. The concerningly high mortality rate of CS emphasizes a need for developing effective therapies to reduce its mortality and reverse its detrimental course. This article aims to provide an updated and evidence-based review of the pathophysiology of CS and the related pharmacotherapeutics with a special focus on vasoactive and inotropic agents.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest in the manuscript, including financial, consultant, institutional, and other relationships that might lead to bias or a conflict of interest.

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