Cardiogenic Shock Working Group Registry

Who May Qualify: - Patients must have cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is defined by at least one of the two categories below: 1. At least 2 of the following concurrently at any point during the index hospitalization: - Cardiac Index \< 2.2 - PAPI \< 1.0 - Cardiac Power Output ≤ 0.6 - MAP \< 60mmHg or a \>30mmHg drop in MAP from baseline - SBP \< 90mmHg or a \>30mmHg drop in SBP from baseline - Pulse \> 100 2. Require at least one acute mechanical circulatory support device, vasopressor or inotrope to maintain values above the above target. Post-cardiotomy patients must meet the inclusion criteria 72 hours after their surgery to be included in this registry. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.