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Medical Insider – Dr. Ria P. Maslog

Medical Insider – Dr. Ria P. Maslog

Cardiogenic Shock


The most common symptoms of cardiogenic shock are the following:
– rapid breathing
– severe shortness of breath
– sudden rapid heart beat
– weak pulses
– and loss of consciousness.

And because of the low blood pressure that causes poor tissue perfusion, the following signs can be seen in the patients with cardiogenic shock:
– low urine production
– cool arms and legs
– and decreased level of consciousness

What can you do when you see a person in cardiogenic shock?

You must have presence of mind and must act quickly by:

Since the most common cause of cardiogenic shock is heart attack and this condition is aggravated by advancing age, underlying heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and history of smoking; then, we must adapt a lifestyle change by eating proper foods, doing exercises and avoiding smoking and stress.

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