Cardiogenic Shock

Introduction.

Contributors.

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I. Diagnosis.

Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Cardiogenic Shock.

John G. Webb, MD and Russell F. Kelly, MD.

Chapter 2. Pathophysiology of Cardiogenic Shock.

Francis Q. Almeda, MD and Joseph E. Parrillo, MD.

Chapter 3. Clinical Assessment and Initial Management of Cardiogenic Shock.

Steven M. Hollenberg, MD.

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II. Management.

Chapter 4. Fibrinolytic Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Eric R. Bates, MD.

Chapter 5. Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation for Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Mike P. Hudson, MD and E. Magnus Ohman, MD.

Chapter 6. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Cardiogenic Shock.

Verdi J. DiSesa, MD, Manisha A. Patel, MD, and Steven M. Hollenberg, MD.

Chapter 7. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Cardiogenic Shock.

Sandeep Nathan, MD and Lloyd W. Klein, MD.

Chapter 8. Randomized Trials of Revascularization Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock.

Philip M. Urban, MD and J.-C. Stauffer, MD.

Chapter 9. Stenting and Other New Developments in Interventional Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock.

David Antoniucci, MD.

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III. Other Considerations.

Chapter 10. Right Ventricular Infarction.

Zoran S. Nedeljkovic, MD and Thomas J. Ryan, MD.

Chapter 11. Mechanical Causes of Cardiogenic Shock.

Edward B. Savage, MD.

Chapter 12. Rhythm Disturbances in Cardiogenic Shock.

Sergio L. Pinsky, MD and Michael Shapiro, MD.

Chapter 13. Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices.

Joseph G. Salloum, MD and Richard W. Smalling, MD, PhD.

Chapter 14. Myocardial Metabolic Support in Cardiogenic Shock.

Carl S. Apstein, MD and Kurt W. Saupe, PhD.

Chapter 15. Epilogue: New Directions in the Future.

Index