Defining a Cardiogenic Shock Center and Its Relationship to Outcomes Among Patients With Cardiogenic Shock　- A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Despite advances in the treatment of cardiogenic shock (CS), it remains associated with high mortality rates. To improve patient outcomes, management in a dedicated care center has been proposed. However, the definition of a dedicated CS center has not been systematically examined, and no consensus exists across major societies or guidelines. The aim of this scoping review was to identify key elements defining CS centers linked to better patient outcomes and guide future research. This review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews. The PubMed, Cochrane, and Web of Science electronic databases were systematically searched to identify studies published from inception to July 19, 2023. Twenty observational studies examining hospital characteristics and patie

SUBMITTER: Okazaki Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782917 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature