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Cardiogenic shock: What is the pathology?
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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
Occurs when heart unable to pump enough blood to body. Caused by: disorders of heart muscle, valves, electrical conduction system |
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Cardiogenic shock: What is the cause?
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disorders of heart muscle (cardio myopathy)
valve disorders (leaky valves) abnormal heart rhythms MI heart failure. rupture of the heart |
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Cardiogenic shock: What risk factors?
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heart problems
diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, tobacco use |
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Cardiogenic shock: Diagnostic tests?
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EKG
Angiography ECHO Nuclear scans |
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Cardiogenic shock: Signs & symptoms?
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systolic - less than 90
profused sweating decreased urine rapid pulse rapid breathing orthostatic B/P (low blood pressure readings in a patient that is in an upright posture or standing up. Since many people who experience low blood pressure report that it occurred upon standing, doctors gave this particular problem a name - and that is "orthostatic blood pressure".) weak pulse anxiety cool skin |
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Cardiogenic shock: Lab tests?
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CBC (complete blood count test )
Arterial blood gas Blood chemistry (CMP-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) electrolytes cardiac enzymes |
