Cardiogenic shock end organ damage is organ damage that results from and is characterized by low cardiac output state of circulatory failure which results in the end organ hypoperfusion and tissue hypoxia.
Cardiogenic shock fluid in the lungs is the accumulation of extra fluid in the lungs that can be life threatening if not treated promptly.
The accumulation of extra fluid in the lugs comes from pressure increasing and blood collecting on the left side of the heart which is most often because of heart failure.
A person should suspect cardiogenic shock when they have pale skin, sweating, low blood pressure, weak pulse, sudden, rapid heartbeat, severe shortness of breath, rapid breathing and sometimes loss of consciousness.
Cardiogenic shock is a life threatening emergency condition that requires immediate medical attention or it can result in death.
During a cardiogenic shock your blood pressure drops and your pulse also slows down and you may experience rapid breathing, loss of consciousness, sweating and confusion.
The first choice of drug for cardiogenic shock is dopamine and dobutamine.
The reason cardiogenic shock is wet is because the wet reflects the reduced cardiac index (CI) and increased systemic vascular resistance and increased PCWP.
People with cardiogenic shock most often present with extremities that are cool and also signs of pulmonary congestion.
The drugs that are used to treat cardiogenic shock are Levophed, norepinephrine, Auvi-Q, Adrenaline, epinephrine and dopamine.
The way you treat cardiogenic shock is through the use of enriched oxygen that is delivered to the body through an oxygen mask or tube and sometimes a ventilator may be used along with IV fluids and medications that help to support blood pressure and heart function.
The three different stages of cardiogenic shock are the initial stage, the compensatory stage and the progressive stage.
The 4th stage of cardiogenic shock is the refractory stage.
Cardiogenic shock is a condition that happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to your brain and other vital organs and it is a life-threatening emergency.
Cardiogenic shock is treatable if diagnosed right away, so it's important to know the warning signs.
The signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock include.
Rapid breathing.
Severe shortness of breath.
Sudden, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Loss of consciousness.
Weak pulse.
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Sweating.
Pale skin.
Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which your heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs.
The condition of cardiogenic shock is most often caused by a severe heart attack, but not everyone who has a heart attack has cardiogenic shock.
Cardiogenic shock is rare.
Things that can be done for cardiogenic shock include clot-busting drugs, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to dissolve coronary artery clots.
Anticlotting medicines – such as aspirin, clopidogrel or heparin – to prevent new clots.
Drugs to increase the heart's pumping ability, such as dobutamine, dopamine and norepinephrine.
A heart attack is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock.
Without oxygen, your cells can't function and can die.
This can lead to organ failure and be fatal.
Common risk factors for cardiogenic shock include.
Older age.
Previous heart attacks.
Heart disease.
Diabetes.
Obesity.
High blood pressure.