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Cardiogenic Shock

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

ShockHypotensionAvoid HypotensionReduced Cardiac OutputArrhythmiasRenal DysfunctionAvoid HypervolemiaAvoid TachycardiaAvoid Beta BlockersSepsisAvoid Hypoxia

Pathophysiology

Cardiogenic shock is circulatory failure from a primary cardiac disorder — cardiac output falls far enough that end organs are hypoperfused and tissue goes hypoxic. The clinical definition is a...

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