Trends in cardiogenic shock: report from the SHOCK Study. The SHould we emergently revascularize Occluded Coronaries
L Carnendran1, R Abboud, L A Sleeper
1St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University, New York, New York 10025, USA.
European Heart Journal
|March 10, 2001
Summary
Mortality from cardiogenic shock following myocardial infarction decreased significantly between 1992 and 1997. Increased use of revascularization procedures was associated with better patient outcomes and reduced mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has a historically high and unchanged mortality rate.
- Recent observations suggest a potential decrease in mortality in communities with increased revascularization rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze time trends in patient characteristics, management strategies, and outcomes of cardiogenic shock in patients with AMI.
- To evaluate the impact of revascularization on mortality in this patient population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the prospective SHOCK Trial Registry and pre-study Registry.
- Inclusion of 1380 patients with suspected cardiogenic shock complicating AMI from January 1992 to August 1997.
- Recording of patient demographics, clinical data, hemodynamic parameters, treatments, and in-hospital outcomes.
Main Results:
- The incidence and characteristics of cardiogenic shock remained consistent, with increased bypass surgery and tertiary transfers.
- Revascularization rates increased over time, with a shorter time to intervention; angioplasty was more common than bypass.
- Overall in-hospital mortality was high (63%) but decreased significantly from 1992-1997, particularly in pump failure patients.
- Mortality was substantially lower in patients who underwent revascularization (41%) compared to those who did not (79%).
Conclusions:
- Cardiogenic shock complicating AMI carries a high mortality, but significant reductions were observed between 1992 and 1997.
- Increased utilization of revascularization procedures is a key factor contributing to improved outcomes.
- The study observed a trend towards shorter hospital admissions, aligning with international patterns.
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