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Title: Which is a true statement regarding cardiogenic shock?
Post by: tuffie on Aug 28, 2021

Question 1

Which type of shock is not related to low systemic vascular resistance?

◦ Septic
◦ Neurogenic
◦ Anaphylactic
◦ Cardiogenic

Question 2

Which is a true statement regarding cardiogenic shock?

◦ The most common cause of cardiogenic shock is infection.
◦ Cardiogenic shock responds well to multiple treatments.
◦ Mortality improves with revascularization strategies.
◦ Compensatory adaptive responses result in hypotension.

Title: Which is a true statement regarding cardiogenic shock?
Post by: katieost on Aug 28, 2021

Answer 1

Cardiogenic

Cardiogenic shock has decreased cardiac output; therefore adequate oxygen is not delivered to the cells. Septic, neurogenic, and anaphylactic forms have low perfusion as a result of low systemic vascular resistance.

Answer 2

Mortality improves with revascularization strategies.

Mortality is improved with revascularization strategies. The most common cause of cardiogenic shock is myocardial infarction or surgery requiring bypass. Any form of heart failure may cause cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is often unresponsive to treatment, with in-hospital mortality ranging from 50% to 80%. Compensatory adaptive responses include the maintenance of blood pressure through vasoconstriction.