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What is the primary problem in cardiogenic shock?
What is the primary problem in cardiogenic shock?
- There is a severe loss of blood volume.
- The heart cannot pump blood effectively. (correct)
- The blood vessels are constricted.
- The lungs are unable to oxygenate the blood.
Which of the following is a direct cause of cardiogenic shock?
Which of the following is a direct cause of cardiogenic shock?
- Kidney failure
- Liver disease
- Lung cancer
- Heart disease (correct)
In cardiogenic shock, the heart's inability to pump blood leads to what?
In cardiogenic shock, the heart's inability to pump blood leads to what?
- Increased urine output
- Decreased oxygen supply to the body (correct)
- Improved mental clarity
- Increased blood pressure
Which organ is primarily affected in cardiogenic shock?
Which organ is primarily affected in cardiogenic shock?
What is a key characteristic of the heart's function in cardiogenic shock?
What is a key characteristic of the heart's function in cardiogenic shock?
The primary problem that leads to cardiogenic shock is?
The primary problem that leads to cardiogenic shock is?
Cardiogenic shock results in the heart being unable to do what?
Cardiogenic shock results in the heart being unable to do what?
What is the underlying issue that causes Cardiogenic shock?
What is the underlying issue that causes Cardiogenic shock?
Cardiogenic shock is caused when?
Cardiogenic shock is caused when?
Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart can't?
Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart can't?
Flashcards
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
A condition where the heart is so damaged it cannot pump blood effectively.
Study Notes
- Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart is too damaged to pump blood effectively.
- The primary cause is disease or malfunction of the heart itself.
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