Cardiogenic Shock Systems of Care Best Practices. Part 1: Prehospital and Emergency Department Evaluation and Management.

Authors

• Michael J Lauria
• Adam L Gottula
• William Hallinan
• Eric Thomas
• Katherine L Wood
• Mir B Basir
• Alexander G Truesdell
• Kari L Gorder, OhioHealth

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

US Cardiology

Abstract

This paper explores best practices for the prehospital and emergency department evaluation and management of cardiogenic shock, a critical condition marked by high mortality rates, within a contemporary cardiogenic shock system of care. It highlights the significance of early identification and immediate intervention to prevent irreversible cardiac and non-cardiac organ damage. Emphasizing multidisciplinary team-based care and data-driven insights, the paper details optimal strategies for managing cardiogenic shock from initial contact, noting challenges in prehospital identification and treatment due to patient and disease heterogeneity and the variability in response capabilities of prehospital teams.

First Page

21

Last Page

21

DOI

10.15420/usc.2025.16

Publication Date

9-22-2026

Recommended Citation

Lauria MJ, Gottula AL, Hallinan W, Thomas E, Wood KL, Basir MB, Truesdell AG, Gorder KL. Cardiogenic Shock Systems of Care Best Practices. Part 1: Prehospital and Emergency Department Evaluation and Management. US Cardiol. 2026 Sep 22;20:e21. doi: 10.15420/usc.2025.16. PMID: 42866104; PMCID: PMC13655749.