Heart shock team may boost survival in severe heart failure

NCT ID NCT03378739

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether having a dedicated cardiogenic shock team helps more people survive severe heart failure or heart attack. Researchers will compare survival rates before and after the team was created, using data from up to 3,000 patients. The goal is to see if this team approach leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a specialized shock team saves more lives in cardiogenic shock.

What could go wrong

This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect. Survival improvements could be due to other factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiogenic shock Shock Shock, Cardiogenic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

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    Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States

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