Diagnosis and Management in Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ACS; cardiogenic shock; interventional cardiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiac intensive care medicine has evolved significantly in recent decades, transitioning from being primarily focused on acute myocardial infarction to a multidisciplinary domain that addresses a broad spectrum of complex cardiovascular emergencies. With advances in diagnostic imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical circulatory support, and pharmacotherapy, the management of critically ill cardiac patients now demands a highly specialized and integrative approach. Despite these innovations, outcomes in cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) continue to vary, highlighting the need for continuous improvements in clinical protocols, diagnostic precision, and individualized patient care.
This Special Issue, Diagnosis and Management in Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine, aims to explore recent advancements, emerging technologies, and evidence-based practices that are transforming care in CICUs. Topics will include novel diagnostic tools, biomarkers, risk stratification models, and therapeutic strategies for conditions such as cardiogenic shock, acute decompensated heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac arrest syndrome. The issue also seeks to address system-level challenges, including resource utilization, team-based care models, and ethical considerations in high-stakes environments.
By bringing together original research, reviews, and clinical perspectives, this Special Issue endeavors to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of cardiac intensive care medicine. It will serve as a valuable resource for intensivists, cardiologists, emergency physicians, and allied healthcare professionals committed to improving outcomes for patients with critical cardiovascular conditions.
Prof. Dr. Elad Asher
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cardiac intensive care
- cardiogenic shock
- acute heart failure
- hemodynamic monitoring
- mechanical circulatory support
- post-cardiac arrest care
- critical care cardiology
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