title: [Cardiogenic shock].
abstract: Cardiogenic shock, especially when it complicates a myocardial infarction, is still associated with high mortality rate. Emergency department or first care physicians are often the first providers to assess the cardiogenic shock patient, and plays thereby a key role in achieving a timely diagnosis and treatment. This review will detail the actual physiopathology understanding of the cardiogenic shock, its diagnosis and management focusing on the care within the emergency department.
authors.forename: Komlanvi Kafui
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Houegnifioh
authors.forename: Etienne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gfeller
authors.forename: Wenceslao
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Garcia
authors.forename: Vincent
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ribordy
mesh_terms: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003935:Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D002316:Cardiotonic Agents