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What is cardiogenic shock?
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Bad: Inadequate pumping resulting in low blood pressure, underperfusion of vital organs leading to multiorgan failure, with lung congestion, renal impairment, liver dysfunction, and reduced mentation.
Answered 7/17/2014
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