February 4, 2016 - Shock III Flashcards
1
Q
What is Heart Failure?
A
Failure of the circulatory system to…
1) Provide adequate cardiac output
OR
2) To do so without operating at elevated filling pressures.
2
Q
Congestive Heart Failure
A
Failure of the circulatory system to provide adequate cardiac output without operating at elevated filling pressures.
3
Q
Cardiogenic Shock
A
Failure of the circulatory system to provide adequate cardiac output.
4
Q
Six Components of Shock
A
Preload
Rate
Rhythm
Contractility
Afterload
Oxygen content