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Published on: June 12, 2021
The Battle against Cardiogenic Shock
Eldad Rahamim1, Shemy Carasso2,3, Offer Amir1,3
1Department of Cardiology, Hadassah Medical Center, The Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
Insights
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a severe condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood, leading to organ damage. Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving patient survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical condition defined by inadequate cardiac output, resulting in tissue hypoperfusion and hypoxia.
- It is associated with high mortality rates and complex pathophysiological mechanisms.
Abstract:
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by hypoperfusion and hypoxia caused by low cardiac output [...].
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