Cardiogenic shock risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Several triggers have been associated with an increased risk of developing cardiogenic shock. Advanced age and MI are among the most common predisposing risk factors.

Risk Factors

Risk factors for the development of cardiogenic shock include:

• Elderly (age >70 yrs)
• Prior myocardial infarction (MI)
• Diabetes
• Anteriror infarction
• Left main disease
• 3 vessel disease
• Early use of beta blockers in large infarcts.