Multidisciplinary Approach to Cardiogenic Shock in CICU: By Our Powers Combined!

This session will showcase the power of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing cardiogenic shock, with insights spanning the entire continuum of care. Presentations will highlight the role of nutrition and prehabilitation in recovery, nursing perspectives on clinical challenges, tailored pharmacologic strategies, and the integration of palliative care. The session will also address survivorship beyond the CICU and conclude with a panel discussion. Attendees will gain practical strategies to enhance team-based care, both during acute management and in long-term recovery.

Agenda

• Moderator - Chonyang Albert, MD, FHFSA
• Moderator - Lauren Cooper, MD, MHS, FHFSA
• From Shock to Strength: The Impact of Nutrition and Prehabilitation on Cardiogenic Shock Recovery - Esther Vorovich, MD
• Challenges and Triumphs: Nursing Perspective on Shock Management - Robin Miller, DNP, MPH, ACNP-BC
• Tailoring Drug Therapy: Pharmacology Considerations in Cardiogenic Shock - Katy Cox, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
• Beyond Survival: Palliative Care Considerations in CS Management - Lisa LeMond, MD
• Beyond the CICU: Survivorship After Cardiogenic Shock - Andrea Thompson, MD, PhD
• Panel Discussion