EPidemiology Of Cardiogenic sHock in Scotland (EPOCHS): A multicentre, prospective observational study of the prevalence, management and outcomes of cardiogenic shock in Scotland.
Alex WarrenPhilip McCallAlastair ProudfootStuart GillonAhmad Abu-ArafehAngus John McKnightRosemary MudieDavid ArmstrongEvangelos TzolosJohn Andrew LiveseyAndrew SinclairVeronica BastonJonathan DalzellDeborah OwenLucy FlemingIan ScottAlex PuxtyMatthew Meng Yang LeeFiona WalkerSimon HobsonEuan CampbellMichael KinsellaEilidh McGinnigleRobert DockingGrant PriceAlex RamsayRichard BauldSuzanne HerronNazir I LoneNicholas L MillsLouise HartleyPublished in: Journal of the Intensive Care Society (2023)
In Scotland the prevalence of cardiogenic shock was 3% of all ICU admissions; more than half died prior to discharge. There was significant variation in treatment approaches, particularly with respect to vasoactive support strategy.