Frequency Of Cardiogenic Shock In Patients With Stemi At Peshawar Institute Of Cardiology

Objective: To determine the frequency of cardiogenic shock in patients with STEMI at Peshawar Institute of Cardiology-MTI.   Study Design: A Descriptive Study.  Place and Duration of Study: Department of Cardiology, Peshawar Institute of Cardiology-MTI from 12 Oct 2022 to 12 Apr 2023.  Methodology: Patients admitted at the CCU of our hospital and meeting our inclusion criteria were enrolled. However, prior to the conduct of study, written informed consent forms was obtained from their attendants and they were thoroughly briefed about the research nature of this study. Demographic data was recorded, and selected patients were closely monitored. Incidence of cardiogenic shock was noted as per operational definition.   Results: As per frequencies and percentages for cardiogenic shock, 14(6.8%) patients had cardiogenic shock.   Conclusion:  This study demonstrated that the incidence of cardiogenic shock was low (6.8%) in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction and therefore, it is treatable illness with a reasonable chance for full recovery.  Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock, St Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Primary Cardiac Disorder