Cardiogenic shock is characterized by
A) hypovolemia.
B) reduced systemic vascular resistance.
C) reduced cardiac output.
D) elevated SvO₂.

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Cardiogenic shock occurs primarily as a result of severe dysfunction of the left or right ventricles,or both,that results in inadequate cardiac pumping.The low cardiac output state is associated with a high left ventricular diastolic filling pressure.Cardiogenic shock is not manifested by hypovolemia.Sympathetic activation leads to increases in heart rate,vasoconstriction,and a narrow pulse pressure.Low cardiac output leads to reduced SvO₂.

Cardiogenic Shock Is Characterized by