CASE DISCUSSION
ICU Care Haemodynamic Monitoring in Cardiogenic Shock
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Case Description
Myocardial ischemia is a lack of blood flow getting to your heart muscle. That means your heart muscle isn’t getting enough blood to do what it needs to do. Often, the cause is a collection of fat and cholesterol (plaque) that doesn’t let enough blood go through your coronary arteries. Medicines...
Case Summary
- Cardiogenic shock, often stemming from acute myocardial infarction, presents with systolic or diastolic dysfunction. Diastolic dysfunction manifests as pulmonary congestion and hypoxemia, exacerbating coronary obstruction. Systolic dysfunction leads to reduced cardiac output, anaerobic metabolism, and lactate production, hindering oxygen delivery to tissues. The cardiovascular system's ability to transport oxygen is compromised in cardiogenic shock due to low cardiac output.
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Dr. Rushyendra
Alumni - Apollo HospitalsHOD, Critical Care Consultant , KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad
Dr. Rushyendra is a distinguished Critical Care specialist with advanced expertise in intensive care medicine and critical patient management. He holds a European Diploma in Critical Care from the UK and serves as the Head of the Department of Critical Care at KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad. Dr. Rushyendra is recognized for his contributions to evidence-based critical care, multidisciplinary ICU management, and advanced life-support practices, with a strong focus on improving outcomes in critically ill patients.
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