Pathophysiologic Vasodilation in Cardiogenic Shock and Its Impact on Mortality

Abstract

Pathophysiologic vasodilation is prevalent in CS and independently associated with an increased risk of death. CS vasodilation can be identified by SVR <800 dynes•s•cm^-5, high doses of pressors, or a blunted SVR response to pressors. Additional studies exploring mechanisms and treatments for CS vasodilation are needed.