Trends in Cardiac Critical Care

Abstract

It has been 5 years since an American Heart Association Scientific Statement Writing Group formulated a roadmap to meet the changing needs of critical care cardiology.1 In that period, there has been engagement of stakeholders in professional societies and cardiovascular training, as well as an emerging commitment to observational studies and clinical trials focused on elucidating and improving models of care in the CICU. Although evidence of progress is apparent, meaningful opportunities remain that challenge us to innovate in this changing environment of critical care cardiology. Sinha's study reveals that the stakes are becoming progressively higher and we need to be prepared.