Listen to the editor's page for this special issue of JACC focusing on advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiogenic shock through pivotal clinical trials, expert consensus statements, and state-of-the-art reviews aimed at improving patient outcomes. Join Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz as he highlighs key contributions like the Altshock-2 trial and new ACC guidelines, the issue underscores the journal’s commitment to leading cardiovascular care in this complex field.