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, Henry Ford HealthFollow
• Alexander G Truesdell
• Kari L Gorder

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;20.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-22-2026

Publication Title

US Cardiol

Keywords

Cardiogenic shock, emergency medicine, prehospital medicine, system of care

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.

PubMed ID

42866104

Volume

20

First Page

21

Last Page

21