Blueprint for Building and Sustaining a Cardiogenic Shock Program: Qualitative Survey of 12 US Programs
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Multidisciplinary cardiogenic shock (CS) programs have been associated with improved outcomes, yet practical guidance for developing a CS program is lacking. Methods: A survey on CS program development and operational best practices was administered to 12 institutions in diverse sociogeographic regions and practice settings. Common steps in program development were identified. Results: Key steps for program development were identified: measuring baseline outcomes; identifying subspecialty champions; gaining leadership and team buy-in; developing institution-specific CS protocols; educating staff and referring providers; consulting with external experts; and developing quality assessment and process improvement. Conclusions: An assessment of 12 US CS programs highlights a blueprint for establishing and maintaining a successful, multidisciplinary shock program.
Authors: Raymond M. Yau, Robyn Mitchell, Aasim Afzal, Timothy J. George, Syed Siddiqullah, Aditya S. Bharadwaj, Alexander G. Truesdell, Carolyn Rosner, Mir B. Basir, Ruth Fisher, Allison Dupont, Carlos Leon Alviar, Haval Chweich, Navin K. Kapur, Rajan A.G. Patel, Scott Silvestry, Sandeep M. Patel, Jacob Abraham
Institutions: New Mexico Heart Institute, Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Loma Linda University, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Northside Hospital, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York University, Tufts University, Tufts Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center, University of Arizona, St. Rita's Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,400
OpenAlex ID: W4403478308