CARDIOGENIC SHOCK - QUIZ QUESTIONS


Myocardial infarction

A heart attack is the layman's term for a (MI) myocardial infarction.    
It is caused by  a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. A blood clot
or plaque, may obstruct the flow of blood. This typically occurs in the   
patient with CAD ( coronary artery disease). Symptoms include:            
chest pain which may radiate to the shoulder and jaw, pressure or                         
tightness in the chest, anxiety, nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath.  

Cardiogenic shock

The left ventricle receives its blood supply from the LAD ( left anterior descending)
artery. If the flow of blood to the left ventricle is obstructed by a clot or plaque, part 
of the heart muscle may die. This lack of blood flow to the left ventricle causes pump
                failure. Cardiogenic shock may result from pump failure.  

           Signs of cardiogenic shock include: 

                       - cool clammy skin due to poor perfusion  
-  respiratory compromise   
                                                              - hypotension, as the heart loses its ability to pump enough blood                                                                  - altered mental status, oliguria  ( a decrease in urinary output)                    

Watch the video: Cardiogenic shock        

Clinical picture of the patient in Cardiogenic Shock ( above)

     Cool, clammy skin, hypotension, oliguria, altered mental status,
and respiratory compromise, decrease in O2 saturation.
EKG changes will also be detected.
For more helpful information:
   Simplifying Cardiogenic Shock 

                             Management of Cardiogenic Shock                                               
                                               
       ICU care will be necessary for the patient in cardiogenic shock. Mechanical ventilation
       is usually needed to supply adequate oxygenation. Some drugs  that may be used are:   
             TPA to dissolve blood clots, Heparin ( an anticoagulant), Dobutamine ( for cardiac output)
and Dopamine to improve blood pressure.  Enjoy watching the videos: 
The new nurse - Respiratory distress        
                   Do you know your heart    

Quiz questions:            

1) What is the layman's term for a myocardial infarction?
          2) What are some of the symptoms of a myocardial infarction?
3) What causes cardiogenic shock?                                    
               4) What are some of the signs of the patient in cardiogenic shock?
5) How is cardiogenic shock managed?   
   
      
                                
Learn more : Hemodynamic monitoring
                   




 
                      





                                               
                                           

                                                                           
                               



                                            
                                                                                                                                                     





 


Clinical picture of the patient in Cardiogenic Shock


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