Pathophysiology Of Cardiogenic Shock
Health Encyclopedia: Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic shock is a disease state where the heart is damaged enough that it is unable to supply sufficient blood to the body.
Alternative Names
Shock - cardiogenic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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Cardiogenic shock
Shock - cardiogenic Prevention The risk may be reduced by prompt, aggressive treatment of related disorders. Read more »Cardiogenic shock
Shock - cardiogenic Treatment Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. Treatment requires hospitalization. The goal of treatment is to save the... Read more »Cardiogenic shock
...stands up after lying down (orthostatic hypotension). The pulse may be weak or absent. To diagnose cardiogenic shock, a catheter (tube) may be placed in the pulmonary artery. Measurements often... Read more »Hypovolemic shock
...catheterization -- can help tell the difference between hypovolemic and another type of shock called cardiogenic shock Read more »Shock
...can get worse very rapidly. Considerations Major classes of shock include: Cardiogenic shock (associated with heart problems) Hypovolemic shock (caused by... Read more »Images
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