Treatment requires hospitalization. The goal of treatment is to save the patient's life and treatment of the cause of shock . Dopamine, dobutamine, epinephrine, digoxin , norepinephrine, amrinone or other medications may be required to increase blood pressure and heart functioning. Analgesics may be given if necessary. Bedrest is recommended to reduce demands on the heart.
Oxygen reduces the workload of the heart by reducing tissue demands for blood flow.
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