Cardiogenic Shock
What can be done to prevent the condition?
If you have heart disease,
you should seek medical attention if your condition gets worse for any reason. Prompt
medical attention may catch problems before shock occurs. Taking your medicines as
prescribed can also prevent shock. Prevention of coronary artery disease
is probably the best way to prevent this condition. Control of
coronary risk factors
such as high blood pressure,
diabetes,
smoking,
and high cholesterol
can also help.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
If untreated, this condition usually causes death. If you survive, the
long-term effects depend on the cause and the speed of diagnosis and treatment.
Permanent organ damage, especially to the kidney and brain, can occur.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others.
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