Definition

Noun: A critical medical condition characterized by a state of shock (inadequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues) that is caused by the failure of the heart to pump blood effectively. This is most commonly due to a severe heart attack (myocardial infarction) or other causes of cardiac arrest.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in medical contexts to describe a specific, life-threatening type of shock originating from heart failure. - The patient was admitted to the ICU in cardiogenic shock following a massive heart attack. - Treating cardiogenic shock often requires medications to support heart function and possibly mechanical circulatory support.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of a clinical diagnosis and is frequently modified by descriptors of its cause or severity.
  • refractory cardiogenic shock (shock that does not respond to initial treatment)
  • acute myocardial infarction-induced cardiogenic shock

Variants and Related Words

• Shock (n): The broader medical syndrome of circulatory failure.
• Hypovolemic shock: Shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss.
• Septic shock: Shock caused by a severe systemic infection.
• Distributive shock: Shock caused by widespread dilation of blood vessels.

Synonyms

• Cardiac shock (less common clinical term)
• Shock of cardiac origin

Related Phrases

• In cardiogenic shock: The state of experiencing this condition.
  • The patient remains in cardiogenic shock and is critically ill.

Noun

1. shock caused by cardiac arrest