Cardiogenic Shock
Alternate Names : Shock - Cardiogenic
Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis & Tests
An examination will reveal low blood pressure (less than 90 systolic), and the blood pressure may drop more than 10 points when the patient stands up after lying down (orthostatic hypotension). The pulse may be weak or absent (see pulse, weak or absent).
Procedures to diagnose cardiogenic shock may include:
Other tests may be recommended to determine the cause of the heart's failure to function properly.
Laboratory tests include:
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