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Cardiogenic Shock Explained: Preload, Afterload, Inotropes & Shock Teams at the Bedside Part 1
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Cardiogenic shock remains a high-mortality emergency in critical care—but survival is improving as clinicians better understand shock physiology and adopt cardiogenic shock team models.
In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby and Kaleigh are joined by returning guest Dr. Michael for a practical bedside breakdown of cardiogenic shock recognition and management. Together they explain:
How to differentiate cardiogenic vs distributive shock
Why preload, contractility, and afterload matter clinically
When to use diuretics, vasodilators, and inotropes
Dobutamine vs milrinone…
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