Cardiac Power Output (CPO) in Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiac power output is a calculation one should do when caring for patients with cardiogenic shock. Data has shown it to be the strongest hemodynamic correlate of mortality in cardiogenic shock. We should be using it in our practice to determine whether a patient will benefit from mechanical circulatory support (MCS). In this episode, we explore the concept of cardiac power output (CPO) as a potential tool to help guide management in patients with cardiogenic shock. We review the underlying physiology of CPO and its potential advantages over more traditional hemodynamic parameters, such as cardiac output and mean arterial pressure. We also discuss the practical aspects of measuring CPO and the potential limitations and challenges of its use in the clinical setting. Tune in to learn more about this promising new approach to managing patients in cardiogenic shock. Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/cardiogenic-shock-mcs/ Although great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this podcast are accurate, eddyjoe, LLC shall not be held responsible or in any way liable for the continued accuracy of the information, or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies, or for any consequences arising therefrom. Website: www.eddyjoemd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddyjoemd Twitter: www.twitter.com/eddyjoemd Facebook: www.facebook.com/eddyjoemd Podcast: https://anchor.fm/eddyjoemd My Amazon store for resources you may find helpful: www.amazon.com/shop/eddyjoemd Citations: Fincke R, Hochman JS, Lowe AM, Menon V, Slater JN, Webb JG, LeJemtel TH, Cotter G; SHOCK Investigators. Cardiac power is the strongest hemodynamic correlate of mortality in cardiogenic shock: a report from the SHOCK trial registry. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004 Jul 21;44(2):340-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.03.060. PMID: 15261929. Lim HS. Cardiac Power Output Revisited. Circ Heart Fail. 2020 Oct;13(10):e007393. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.120.007393. Epub 2020 Sep 30. PMID: 32993372.