Fig. 1
From: The management of heart failure cardiogenic shock: an international RAND appropriateness panel
Management algorithm summarizing RAND panel recommendations in heart failure cardiogenic shock (HF-CS). AHF, Advanced Heart Failure; CP, Central Pump; ER, Endothelin Receptor; HF-CS, Heart Failure related Cardiogenic Shock; IABP, Intraaortic Balloon Pump; IV, Intravenous; LFT, Liver Function Tests; LV, Left Ventricle; PAC, Pulmonary Artery Catheterisation; PAH, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; PE, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor; POC, Point-of-Care; SCAI, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions; ScVO2, Systemic central Venous Oxygen Levels; tMCS, temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support; US, Ultrasound.