The syndrome of cardiogenic shock has been defined as the inability of the heart -- as a result of impairment of its pumping function -- to deliver sufficient blood flow to the tissues to meet ...

The sudden or dramatic weakening of the heart from emotional or physical stress tends to affect more women. A North Texas ...

Female shock patients face delays in treatment and are less likely to receive approved interventions, says Suzanne Baron.

Istaroxime has previously completed two positive Phase 2 studies in SCAI Stage B cardiogenic shock; the SEISMiC C study in SCAI Stage C cardiogenic shock is another step progressing to the ...

In one of the largest studies of early cardiogenic shock (CS) patients, where blood flow is still functioning to vital organs, researchers demonstrated that 26% experienced worse outcomes ...

Cardiogenic shock, often caused by heart failure, is marked by dangerously low blood pressure that compromises blood flow to vital organs, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates.

An illness triggered by physical or emotional stress, often brought on by traumatic life experiences such as the loss of a loved one or a divorce.

SGMC Health has successfully performed its first procedure using the Abiomed Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist, a minimally ...

Despite advances in the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI), the incidence of cardiogenic shock has remained at 7% to 10% during the last 25 years. Hospital mortality was about 90% in the ...

The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a ...