Signs Symptoms Cardiogenic Shock

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Definition

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

Shock occurs whenever the heart is unable to pump as much blood as the body needs.

The most common causes are serious heart complications. Many of these occur during or after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). These complications include:

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