DiagnosisCardiogenic shock is usually diagnosed in an emergency setting. Doctors will check for signs and symptoms of shock, and will then perform tests to find the cause. Tests might include: Show
TreatmentCardiogenic shock treatment focuses on reducing the damage from lack of oxygen to your heart muscle and other organs. Emergency life supportMost people who have cardiogenic shock need extra oxygen. If necessary, you'll be connected to a breathing machine (ventilator). You'll receive medications and fluid through an IV line in your arm. MedicationsFluids and plasma are given through an IV. Medications to treat cardiogenic shock are given to increase your heart's pumping ability and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Surgeries and other proceduresMedical procedures to treat cardiogenic shock usually focus on restoring blood flow through your heart. They include:
If medications and other procedures don't work to treat cardiogenic shock, your doctor might recommend surgery.
Clinical trialsExplore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. Feb. 09, 2021
RelatedAssociated ProceduresProducts & ServicesWhich position is not normally used in a physicians office?the patient is placed in the prone position and then asked to pull the knees up to a kneeling position with thighs at a 90-degree angle to the table and buttocks in the air. This position is not normally used in a physician's office except in cases of shock or hypotension (low blood pressure).
Which of the following positions is used to place a patient who is in shock?Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly, unless you think this may cause pain or further injury. Keep the person still and don't move him or her unless necessary.
What position requires a patient sit?High Fowler's position
The upper half of the patient's body is between 60 degrees and 90 degrees in relation to the lower half of their body. The legs of the patient may be straight or bent. This position is also required postoperatively for pneumonectomy patients. This position is known colloquially as "sitting".
Which position requires the patient to lie flat on his or her back?Supine position, or dorsal recumbent, is wherein the patient lies flat on the back with head and shoulders slightly elevated using a pillow unless contraindicated (e.g., spinal anesthesia, spinal surgery). Variation in position. In supine position, legs may be extended or slightly bent with arms up or down.
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