Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2009
On the 2nd day after myocardium infarction the patient's systolic arterial pressure abruptly dropped down to 60 mm Hg. This was accompanied by tachycardia up to 140 bpm, dyspnea, loss of consciousness. What is the leading mechanism in the pathogenesis of this shock?
Answer options
- Decrease of circulating blood volume
- Anaphylactic reaction to myocardial proteins
- Decrease of stroke volume
- Paroxysmal tachycardia
- Intoxication by the products of necrotic degeneration
Correct answer
Decrease of stroke volume
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