Socioeconomic status and equity among patients with cardiogenic shock.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to analyze the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on management and in-hospital outcomes of patients with cardiogenic shock (CS).

Methods

This was a prospective observational registry conducted (December 2018-November 2019) in Intensive Cardiac Care Units (ICCU) across 8 tertiary care centers. Consecutive patients aged ≥18 years with a primary diagnosis of cardiogenic shock were included. SES was defined using a numerical index that incorporates mean income levels, premature mortality, and avoidable hospitalizations observed within a specific health area. SES values were categorized into tertiles. In-hospital procedures, complications, length of stay, and in-hospital mortality were collected.

Results

A total of 382 patients were included (mean ag

SUBMITTER: Marcos-Mangas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454308 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature