**Cardiogenic Shock**

Abdulwahab Hritani, Suhail Allaqaband and M. Fuad Jan

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.69059

#### **Abstract**

Cardiogenic shock is the second most common cause of circulatory shock, occurs secondary to myocardial infarction, which accounts for 80% of the cases, and remains one of the leading causes of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Cardiogenic shock carries a high morbidity and mortality despite recent advances in medical and mechanical therapies. Cardiogenic shock also occurs in non-acute coronary syndrome conditions, such as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, fulminant myocarditis, end stage heart failure, and others. In this chapter, we provide a brief review on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and acute management of cardiogenic shock patients. We will focus more on the management of acute coronary syndrome related cardiogenic shock, given that it is the most common etiology.

**Keywords:** cardiogenic shock, acute coronary syndrome, hemodynamic support, mechanical circulatory support devices, vasopressors, inotropes
