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
- Anterior infarction
- Left main disease
- 3 vessel disease
- Early use of beta blockers in large infarcts
- Systolic blood pressure < 120 mm Hg
- Sinus tachycardia > 110 bpm
- Heart rate < 60 bpm[1]
References
- ↑ Antman, EM.; Hand, M.; Armstrong, PW.; Bates, ER.; Green, LA.; Halasyamani, LK.; Hochman, JS.; Krumholz, HM.; Lamas, GA. (2008). "2007 focused update of the ACC/AHA 2004 guidelines for the management of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines". J Am Coll Cardiol. 51 (2): 210–47. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2007.10.001. PMID 18191746. Unknown parameter
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