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A Review on Cardiogenic Shock and Various Approaches for the Treatment

Srividya Balarammahanty

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a state of critical end-organ hypoperfusion which occurs due to reduced cardiac output. Right ventricular dysfunction is the major cause for CS. Cardiogenic shock is the major cause of death in acute myocardial infarction which mainly happens due the consequence of acute left ventricular failure. Cardiogenic shock occurs in the patients who are hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction with ST elevation. This is associated with Persistent hypotension, severe reduction in cardiac index and elevated filling pressure. This review discusses the major causes of the CS and different approaches for treatment.