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Do You Use Vasodilators To Treat Cardiogenic Shock?
Cardiogenic shock is a state in which the heart has been damaged so much that it is unable to supply enough blood to the organs of the body.
Alternative Names
Shock - cardiogenic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common causes are serious heart complications. Many of these occur during or after a
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