Management of RV-Predominant Heart Failure and Shock in the Cardiac ICU
academic.oup.comCardiogenic shock from left ventricular failure is a common presentation in the intensive care unit. In contrast, right ventricular (RV)-predominant heart failure (HF) causing shock is less well recognized.
We review the epidemiology and mechanisms of RV-predominant HF and discuss pharmacologic and device-based approaches for the management of this challenging clinical problem.