Facts About Cardiogenic Shock

Written for patients and caregivers, this easy to read fact sheet describes cardiogenic shock in detail. 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 fatal if not treated right away. The most common cause of cardiogenic shock is damage to the heart muscle from a severe heart attack, but not everyone who has a heart attack develops cardiogenic shock. Describes symptoms, treatment and more. Contains links to other online resources.

There are no customer reviews for this item.