The panel concludes the roundtable with exploring what studies are needed to help decision making.
Dr Farzin Fath-Ordoubadi (Manchester University NHS, Manchester, UK) talks about DanGer shock.
Prof Anthony Gershlick (University of Leicester, Leicester, UK) shares his experiences with the EURO SHOCK trial. The study focuses on the early use of a mechanical support device (ECMO), that can support patients and their heart needs to recover from a severe heart attack.
Educational Objectives
• To consider the prevalence and burden of shock in contemporary practice
• To review the literature and data around treatment for shock patients
• To discuss best practice treatment strategy for shock patients
• To debate whether dedicated centres could improve outcomes
• To discuss upcoming clinical data that may improve decision making.
Filmed in London at BCIS ACI 2020.
Videographer: Natascha Wienand | Dom Woodruff