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In most cases of cardiogenic shock, the left ventricle of the heart has become damaged as a result of myocardial infarction. Common symptoms of cardiogenic shock include a rapid heart rate and shortness of breath.
The pumping action of ventricular muscles is determined by the following:
As the preload increases, so does the cardiac output and eventually the muscle walls become so stretched, they can no longer increase the force at which the ventricle pumps and ventricular function deteriorates. If enough ventricular function is lost, cardiogenic shock may result.
Some examples of cardiogenic shock symptoms are described below: