Study of Multistep Pharmacological and Invasive Management for Cardiogenic Shock

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of i.v. adrenaline infusion as an early and fast haemodynamic stabilizer, associated with a tight tissue perfusion monitoring, in the context of a stepwise progression in the treatment of cardiogenic shock, including ventricular mechanical support.

Timeline

Start

2015-10

Primary completion

2017-07-25

Completion

2017-12-31

Publications

• Results Morici N, Oliva F, Ajello S, Stucchi M, Sacco A, Cipriani MG, De Bonis M, Garascia A, Gagliardone MP, Melisurgo G, Russo CF, La Vecchia C, Frigerio M, Pappalardo F. Management of cardiogenic shock in acute decompensated chronic heart failure: The ALTSHOCK phase II clinical trial. Am Heart J. 2018 Oct;204:196-201. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2018.07.009. Epub 2018 Jul 20.

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