About the Symposium
Held in May, the 2024 Cardiogenic Shock Symposium was a great success with the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure team sharing their expertise in diagnosing and treating cardiogenic shock. Led by course directors Shahid Qamar, MD, and Yahaira Ortiz, MD, the event provided relevant information that participants were able to take with them to apply in their own practices to best care for their patients.
Learning Objectives
Cardiogenic Shock Overview
- Recognizing cardiogenic shock as a complex, high-mortality condition.
- Emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach and care coordination in the shock pathway.
Treatment Strategies
- Highlighting the impact of inotropic, vasoactive medications and temporary mechanical support.
- Discussing the concepts of support, unloading and potential options in advanced therapies.
Post-Cardiotomy Shock
- Exploring post-cardiotomy shock, covering risk factors, early treatment and the importance of smooth transitions.
AMI vs. HF Cardiogenic Shock
- Describing variations in clinical, hemodynamic and imaging aspects, along with differences in disease trajectory between AMI and HF-related cardiogenic shock.
Palliative Care in Cardiogenic Shock
- Acknowledging the role of palliative care in providing comprehensive and compassionate support for patients with cardiogenic shock.
Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers educational events throughout the year, covering a range of topics.
