Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide, with mortality rates due to cardiogenic shock (CS) remaining exceedingly high. Sex-based disparities in the timely delivery of optimal CS treatment contribute to poor outcomes; addressing these disparities is a major priority to improve women’s cardiovascular health.
This consensus statement provides a comprehensive summary of the current state of treatment of CS in women across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease states and identifies important gaps in evidence. As sex-based data are limited in contemporary literature, clinicians may use this document as a resource to guide practice.
Further investigations are necessary to inform best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of women with CS.
All authors: J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI; Mirvat Alasnag, MD, FSCAI; Suzanne J. Baron, MD, FSCAI (Chair); Emanuele Barbato, MD; Lavanya Bellumkonda, MD; Anna E. Bortnick, MD, PhD, MS, FSCAI; Alaide Chieffo, MD; Josephine C. Chou, MD, MS (Chair); Cristina Aurigemma, MD; Cindy L. Grines, MD, MSCAI; Sigrun Halvorsen, MD; Christian Hassager, MD; Navin K. Kapur, MD, FSCAI; Alexandra J. Lansky, MD, MSCAI (Co-chair); Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI; Vivian G. Ng, MD, FSCAI; Jacqueline Saw, MD, FSCAI; Tayyab Shah, MD; Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPH; and Robert-Jan van Geuns, MD.
SCAI SHOCK: Home of the Shock Team is a step-by-step guide to building a contemporary cardiogenic shock program led by a multi-disciplinary team of seasoned leaders, each with a wealth of experience running and participating in cardiogenic shock programs.
This year's meeting will explore the individual building blocks of a contemporary shock program, equipping attendees with a comprehensive understanding of shock management, from initial recognition to advanced treatment strategies, and actionable insights you can take back to your institution.