Dilated cardiomyopathy is associated with SYSTOLIC or DIASTOLIC dysfunction?
Systolic
What will the pulse pressure look like in cardiogenic shock?
Narrow pulse pressure
Elevated PAOP leads to elevated pressures where in the heart??
The left ventricle (leads to heart failure.)
Positive inotropes used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock
Norepinephrine (levophed)
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Milrinone