Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Cardiogenic Shock
- decreased CO w/ tissue hypoperfusion, despite adequate intravascular volume
- cause: primary problem w/ cardiac muscle, electrical conduction system, or valves
- most common: anterior wall MI, such as when > 40% of LV is involved
- in surgical pateints: PE, myocardial contusion, or pulmonary hypertension
- mechanical ventilation - decreases O2 requirements