ADDRESSING HEMODYNAMICS AND CARDIOGENIC SHOCK

 

Hemodynamics and its meaning

Hemodynamics refers to blood flow.

 The heart is a pump, which pumps blood around the body.
 If there is damage, like a myocardial infarction, the heart's
 function will be impaired.

Signs and symptoms include: chest pain,
shortness of breath and EKG changes.

Learn more about: Cardiogenic Shock

The heart is a pump which supplies blood to all the body's
cells. The heart is a small organ that has a lot of work to do.
If the heart becomes damaged by injury such as myocardial
infarction, trauma or cardiomyopathy ( weakness of the heart
muscle), a state of shock may occur.