The Critical Care Commute Podcast Cardiogenic Shock: The SCAI Classification with Dr. Emilie Belley-Côté.
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Jul 17, 2025 Dr. Emilie Belley-Côté, an Associate Professor at McMaster and expert in critical care cardiology, dives into the complexities of cardiogenic shock and the SCAI classification. She breaks down the five stages, illustrating their significance for patient care and interdisciplinary communication. The conversation highlights the critical need to recognize pre-shock conditions and the real-world applications of SCAI in guiding treatment decisions. Dr. Belley-Côté also touches on the challenges posed by mixed shock and the latest advancements in cardiac monitoring.
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SCAI Shock Classification Stages
- The SCAI classification has five stages from A to E describing cardiogenic shock severity.
- It offers a common language facilitating clinical and research communication on shock patients.
SCAI Eases Clinical Communication
- Using SCAI stages eases communication among healthcare providers about patient status.
- This helps caregivers quickly grasp the patient's severity and urgency of care needed.
Learn and Use SCAI Classification
- Learn the SCAI classification as it's increasingly adopted in cardiac critical care.
- It standardizes patient severity assessment and improves interdisciplinary communication.