Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic Shock - Caused by failure of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the vital organs. May occur over a period of time or may be of sudden onset. Patients are most at risk if they are suffering from:

1. MI - Myocardial Infarction

2. Cardiac tamponade (compression of the heart caused by increased intrapericardial pressure due to collection of fluid in the pericardium)

3. Dysrhythmias (disturbance of rhythm - abnormal cardiac rhythm)

4. Other cardiac pathologies

Signs and Symptoms:

Radiographer's Response: