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16 Treatments for Cardiogenic Shock

10

Tests

4	Medical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

Overview

Cardiogenic shock is a state where the heart has been damaged to the point where it is unable to supply enough blood to the organs of the body. As a result of the failure of the heart to pump enough nutrients to the body, blood pressure begins to[read article]

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Tests for Cardiogenic Shock

1. Electrocardiogram (EKG) An electrocardiogram (also known as an ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless test that measures your heart's electrical activity. Every heartbeat is triggered by a... More
2. Cardiac Echo An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart, allowing your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functionin... More
3. Coronary Angiography A coronary angiography is a test to find out if you have a blockage in a coronary artery. Your doctor will be concerned that you are at risk of a heart attack if yo... More
4. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test Your red blood cells transport oxygen and carbon dioxide - blood gases - throughout the body. The oxygen and carbon dioxide levels of your blood and the pH balance ... More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use... More
7. Creatine Kinase Isoenzyme- MB Fraction (CKMB) Level Test Enzymes are complex proteins that facilitate chemical changes in every part of the body. Your body needs enzymes to function. The CPK isoenzymes test is a way to me... More
8. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Level Test The creatine phosphokinase test measures the amount of creatine phosphokinase (CPK) present in the blood. The test is also known as creatine kinase, CPK test, and C... More
9. Serum Troponin I Test
10. Serum Troponin T Test
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Medical Procedures for Cardiogenic Shock

1. Oxygen Therapy Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o... More
2. Administration of Intravenous Fluids Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More
3. Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Operation
4. Counterpulsation Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is a noninvasive procedure in which a set of inflatable cuffs (much like blood pressure cuffs) mechanically compress the b... More
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Prescribed Medications for Cardiogenic Shock

1. norepinephrine(Levophed )
2. nitroglycerin(Nitrostat , others...) Close NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used ... More
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