Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors Shock is caused whenever the heart is unable to pump enough blood for the needs of the body. Cardiogenic shock can result from disorders of the heart muscle , the valves, or the heart's electrical conduction system. Other tests may be recommended to determine the cause of the heart's failure to function properly.
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.