Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a common cause of mortality, and its management remains challenging despite significant advances in treatment options.In this episode of Critical Matters, we discuss basic concepts, a new proposed classification, and updates on the medical management of patients with cardiogenic shock.Our guest is Dr. Steve Hollenberg, a practicing cardiologist with dual training in cardiology and critical care medicine. Dr. Hollenberg is a Professor of Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University and Associate Director of the CTICU at Hackensack Meridian University Hospital.Additional Resources:The paramedian lumbar puncture: http://bit.ly/2pk8JUwContemporary Management of Cardiogenic Shock: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: http://bit.ly/2QdjoeySCAI clinical expert consensus statement on the classification of cardiogenic shock: http://bit.ly/2XdjeWaSCAI stages of cardiogenic shock stratify mortality risk: http://bit.ly/2CCzbf9Books Mentioned in this Episode:Ulysses by James Joyce: https://amzn.to/2QgIoBWGravity’s Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon: https://amzn.to/36VgjpsThe Elements of Style by E. B. White: https://amzn.to/2QdklUaThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéryhttps://amzn.to/352frOi