Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock?

June 25, 2024 Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock?
Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast
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Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast
Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock?
Jun 25, 2024
Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops a plan specifically for each patient.  Each device supports the heart in a different way. This specialized team helps determine which device or devices a patient needs.

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Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops a plan specifically for each patient.  Each device supports the heart in a different way. This specialized team helps determine which device or devices a patient needs.