Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening heart emergency that occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to support the body. Atlantic Health offers advanced cardiac expertise and specialized therapies to help stabilize patients and support recovery.
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is the most severe form of heart failure for which patients require rapid assessment by an expert clinical team. This team implements the best clinical plan to support the patient’s immediate needs while evaluating a longer-term management plan. We have an experienced team available 24/7 for a rapid triage of patients with cardiogenic shock.
At the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, we have the ability to transport patients with or without acute mechanical circulatory support to Morristown Medical Center, where our dedicated team of medical, surgical and interventional colleagues, along with our highly trained advanced practice providers and nurses, care for patients in our state-of-the-art Cardiac Care Unit.
Our team offers advanced support devices, including an intra-aortic balloon pump, percutaneous and surgical left and right ventricular assist devices (VADs) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which can support a failing heart as a bridge to recovery or a long term support solution.
Locations
27-year-old gets lifesaving heart transplant
At just 27 years old, Kenneth B.’s heart was failing. Morristown Medical Center’s cardiogenic shock team and NYU Langone’s Transplant Center restored his heart, his health, and his life.
From Sparta to Manhattan: lifesaving heart care
Discover Karin's inspiring journey from Sparts to Manhattan: Read about her lifesaving cardioversion procedure and critical heart care at Atlantic Health.