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Session 7 of The ICU Curriculum

This session defines cardiogenic shock, describes the pathophysiologic abnormalities and clinical manifestations of cardiogenic shock based on the Forrester classification system, and discusses the treatment principles for cardiogenic shock, including inotropes, afterload reduction, and diuresis. Content created by: Daniel Gergen, MD, Joshua Raines, MD, Bryan Lublin, MD, MPH, Anna Neumeier, MD, and Christopher King, MD. References included at end of video.