Cardiogenic shock
Definition
Cardiogenic shock is a disease state where the heart is damaged enough that it is unable to supply sufficient blood to the body.
Alternative Names
Shock - cardiogenicCauses
Shock occurs whenever the heart is unable to pump enough blood for the needs of the body. Cardiogenic shock can be caused by disorders of the heart muscle, the valves, or the heart's electrical conduction system.
Some related disorders include heart attack, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, rupture of the heart, abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve disorders (especially leaky valves).
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