What is a Cardiogenetic Shock? | What are the Causes & Treatment Methods? | Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. It's often due to a severe heart attack or heart failure. This leads to decreased oxygen delivery to organs and tissues, causing organ damage and potentially life-threatening complications. Prof. P. Manokar, Senior Consultant & Lead - Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure, Heart & Lung Transplant discusses the causes & tre

🚨 Understanding Cardiogenic Shock Cardiogenic shock is a critical condition where the heart struggles to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Here's a concise guide: 🔹 Approach: - Symptoms: Altered LOC, dyspnea, tachycardia, crackles, weak pulses, cool extremities, decreased capillary refill time. - Management: Airway (O2/BiPAP/Intubation), Breathing (consider Lasix for pulmonary edema), Circulation (IV access, central and arterial line). 🔹 Causes: - Damage to the heart muscle or incre