Cardiogenic Shock Program at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

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

The experts at the UPMC Cardiogenic Shock Program provide support for people 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

Call Medcall at 412-647-7000 if you're treating a patient who has any of the following symptoms:

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

Another cause of CS 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?

When you refer a patient to us, they will 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 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.
• Cutting-edge research and innovative care through the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group Registry.

Cardiogenic Shock Program (PDF)

Services We Provide

• CABG.
• ECMO.
• Heart transplant.
• High-risk PCI.
• IABP.
• Impella 5.5.
• Impella CP®
• Medical management for heart failure.
• MitraClip®.
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
• VAD implant.
• Valve repair/ replacements.

Our Team of CS Experts

Our team includes:

• Critical care doctors and nurses.
• Critical intensive care specialist.
• CT surgeons.
• Interventional and heart failure cardiologists.
• STAT emergency medicine.

Meet the Team

Locations

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

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.

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