Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged ≥18 years Diagnosis of cardiogenic shock based on: Systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg for ≥30 minutes or need for vasopressor support Signs of tissue hypoperfusion (cold extremities, oliguria, altered mental status, elevated lactate) Evidence of cardiac dysfunction Cardiogenic shock secondary to acute coronary syndrome or other cardiac causes Availability of complete blood count on admission Exclusion Criteria: * Septic, hypovolemic, or obstructive shock Active infection or chronic inflammatory disease Hematological disorders affecting leukocytes or red blood cells Malignancy Chronic liver disease Recent blood transfusion Patients on immunosuppressive or steroid therapy