1. Women with cardiogenic shock encounter delays in treatment and have lower rates of guideline-recommended interventions compared with men.
2. The statement emphasizes tailored recommendations and standardized care to reduce sex-based disparities.
3. Early and frequent lactate assessments are recommended in women with AMI-CS to aid diagnosis and risk stratification.
4. Women with pregnancy-related cardiogenic shock have a maternal mortality rate of nearly 19%.
5. The expert consensus statement strongly endorses standardized, team-based treatment protocols for reducing disparities.

Source: Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions