<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical condition which often complicates the evolution of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). At the same time, co-existence of chronic multi-vessel disease can lead to the development of cardiogenic shock in cases with pronounced haemodynamic instability. Different clinical studies have tried to identify the most appropriate treatment for critical cases of CS complicating AMI. This review aims to present the current status of recommended therapeutic strategies for severe cases of CS presenting as a complication of AMI, and try to shed light on the most appropriate therapeutic strategy as outlined in the current literature. The paper will discuss the different current strategies available for use in the treatment of this condition, includig interventional revascularisation, (complete or culprit), the role of new devices for providing mechanical circulatory support, and the potential role of new drug therapies and of hypothermia.</p></abstract>

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical condition which often complicates the evolution of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). At the same time, co-existence of chronic multi-vessel disease can lead to the development of cardiogenic shock in cases with pronounced haemodynamic instability. Different clinical studies have tried to identify the most appropriate treatment for critical cases of CS complicating AMI. This review aims to present the current status of recommended therapeutic strategies for severe cases of CS presenting as a complication of AMI, and try to shed light on the most appropriate therapeutic strategy as outlined in the current literature. The paper will discuss the different current strategies available for use in the treatment of this condition, includig interventional revascularisation, (complete or culprit), the role of new devices for providing mechanical circulatory support, and the potential role of new drug therapies and of hypothermia.

Current Concepts and New Trends in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu street Tirgu Mures, 540139, Romania

The Journal of Critical Care Medicine

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Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical condition which often complicates the evolution of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). At the same time, co-existence of...

Current Concepts and New Trends in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction

Article Category: Review

Published Online: Mar 01, 2015

Page range: 05 - 10

Received: Jan 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jccm-2015-0002

Keywords
cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, revascularisation

© 2015 Theodora Benedek and Dan Dobreanu

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Current Concepts and New Trends in the Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction

Article Category: Review

Published Online: Mar 01, 2015

Page range: 05 - 10

Received: Jan 15, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jccm-2015-0002

Keywordscardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, revascularisation

© 2015 Theodora Benedek and Dan Dobreanu

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, revascularisation