Cardiogenic shock is based upon an inadequate circulation of blood due to primary failure of the ventricles of the heart to function effectively. As this is a type of circulatory shock there is insufficient perfusion of tissue (i.e. the heart) to meet the required demands for oxygen and nutrients. Cardiogenic shock is a largely irreversible condit...
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(from the article `cardiovascular disease`) ...with resultant diminution in its contractile force. The output of the heart falls; if the decline is severe, a fall in blood pressure stimulates ...
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Contents • Causes of cardiogenic shock • Who is at risk? • Signs and symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention Cardiogenic shock is a state in which a weakened heart isn't able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It is a medical emergency and is fata...
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A form of shock (inadequate delivery of oxygen to the tissues) that occurs secondary to the weakened pumping function of the heart. This condition may be precipitated by myocardial infarction or cardiomyopathy. ... Treatment includes fluid restriction, diuretics, vasopressors (dopamine) to support the blood pressure and the use of intravenous medic...
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shock caused by conditions that interfere with the function of the heart as a pump, such as severe myocardial infarction, severe heart failure, severe cardiomyopathy, or mechanical obstruction or compression of the heart.; clinical characteristics are similar to those of hypovolemic shock.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. shock resulting from decline in cardiac output secondary to serious heart disease, usually myocardial infarction. Synonyms: cardiac shock
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(kar;de-o-jen;ik) Shock that results from low cardiac output in heart disease.
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Shock caused by a diseased heart that has become so dysfunctional that it can no longer pump sufficient blood to the body.
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[
n] - shock caused by cardiac arrest
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a severely dangerous condition involving decreased blood output from the heart, usually as a result of a heart attack
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noun shock caused by cardiac arrest
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