Approximately one in four patients died, deteriorated to a higher shock stage, or were transferred for a higher level of care ...

One of the life-threatening complications of STEMI is cardiogenic shock during which hypotension is present from low cardiac output. This results in end-organ hypoperfusion and potentially multi ...

SCAI's SHOCK classification identifies Stage B CS ... over two consecutive measurements or hypoperfusion (blood lactate level of 2-5 mEq/L) in those with primary cardiac etiologies or causes.