title: Cardiogenic shock: a success story.
abstract: When the body is unable to deliver oxygen and perfuse tissues adequately, shock occurs. Cardiogenic shock is the shock syndrome that develops when the heart has lost approximately 40% of its pumping ability. This article reviews the pathophysiology and management of cardiogenic shock.
authors.affiliation: Walk-In Health Care of Olathe, Kan, USA. sholcomb@kc.rr.com
authors.forename: Susan Simmons
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Holcomb
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy