Cardiogenic shock in the elderly

Cardiogenic shock refers to cardiac pump failure caused by various causes, which is manifested by a significant reduction in arterial pressure. With shock signs such as disturbance of consciousness, oliguria and sweating. Mostly due to the reduction or loss of contractile components of the heart (mainly the left ventricle), or due to impaired filling of the heart cavity, resulting in a sharp decrease in cardiac output and even shock.

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