Q: Which doctor should I consult for Cardiogenic Shock?
A: You must consult a Cardiologist for Cardiogenic Shock. In an emergency situation you should rush to the Emergency Department.
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Q: How can you differentiate cardiogenic shock from other kinds of shock?
A: Cardiogenic shock is a state of hypoperfusion, however, it is unresponsive to fluid therapy unlike other shocks. This forms the most important distinguishing feature from other kinds of shock.
Q: My father recently had an attack of Myocardial infarction. Will he develop Cardiogenic Shock?
A: It depends, not everyone who has had a heart attack develops cardiogenic shock. It has been found in a study, on an average, only seven percent of people who have had heart attacks develop the cardiogenic shock.
