Describe how cardiogenic shock would impact cardiac output and mean arterial pressure, then describe how the autonomic nervous system would respond to this.
How could this response be potentially detrimental to both the heart and organs?
Cardiogenic shock is a condition in which heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body needs.
Cardiac output is decreased.
Mean arterial pressure is also decreased
Baroreceptors respond to the decreased cardiac output by stimulating sympathetic system to release catecholamines to improve myocardial contractility and vasoconstriction, leading to increased venous return and arterial blood pressure.
Impaired Renal perfusion activate renin-angiotensin system, angiotensin II cause sodium and water retention as well as vasoconstriction.
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