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SUBMITTER: Jones TL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6519403 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Jones Tara L TL Nakamura Kenta K McCabe James M JM
Open heart 20190508 1
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex and highly morbid entity conceptualised as a vicious cycle of injury, cardiac and systemic decompensation, and further injury and decompensation. The pathophysiology of CS is incompletely understood but limited clinical trial experience suggests that early and robust support of the failing heart to allow for restoration of systemic homoeostasis appears critical for survival. We review the pathophysiology, clinical features and trial data to construct a contemp ...[more]