Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock?

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops a plan specifically for each patient.  Each device supports the heart in a different way. This specialized team helps determine which device or devices a patient needs.