Learn more about the UPMC Cardiogenic Shock Program.

Cardiogenic Shock Program at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is life-threatening and requires prompt recognition and action.

The experts at the UPMC Cardiogenic Shock Program provide support for patients in CS.

We're here 24/7 for patient consults or transfer requests. And we maintain open and constant contact with referring physicians throughout the entire process.

Refer a Patient to Our Cardiogenic Shock Program

If you're treating a patient who has any of the following symptoms, call Medcall at 412-647-7000.

Reduced left ventricular function with EF of 35% or less.
Acute myocardial infarction and any systolic blood pressure less than 90.
Symptoms of hypotension.
Inotropic/pressor requirement outside of the cath lab.

Another cause of cardiogenetic shock is end-stage organ failure including worsening kidney function and lactate greater than 2.0.

Why Refer Your Patient to the UPMC Cardiogenic Shock Program?

Patients referred to our program have access to:

A dedicated team of CS experts who triage patients quickly and effectively.
A tailored treatment plan that best suits your patient's needs.
World-renowned experts from the UPMC Advanced Heart Failure Center. We can quickly assess your patient for a heart transplant or VAD.
Seamless transition of care to the UPMC Heart Failure Discharge Clinic and Advanced Therapies Referral Clinic.
Continued follow-up care at the UPMC Presbyterian Outpatient Cardiology Clinic.
Patients referred to UPMC have access to cutting-edge research and innovative care through the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group Registry.

Our Team of CS Experts

Our team includes:

Interventional and heart failure cardiologists
Critical care physicians and nurses
STAT emergency medicine.
CT surgeons.

Meet the Team

Heart Failure Experts

Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Interventional Cardiologists

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Experts

Stat Emergency Medicine

Frank Guyette, MD

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit Critical Care Medicine Experts

Holt Murray, MD
Raj Ramanan, MD
Tim Kaselitz, MD
Christina Thorngren, MD

Locations

UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Hamot
UPMC Altoona
UPMC East
UPMC Passavant
UPMC Outpatient Center (Latrobe)

Contact the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

If you have questions about the UPMC Cardiogenic Shock Program, call 412-647-6104.
For patient consults or transfer requests, call Medcall at 412-647-7000 and dial 1 cardiogenic shock.

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