Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2017
A patient on the 2nd day after cardiac infarction presents with acute decrease of systolic blood pressure down to 60 mm Hg with tachycardia 140/min., dyspnea, loss of consciousness. What mechanism is essential in the pathogenesis of shock developed in this case?
Answer options
- Development of anaphylactic reaction to myocardial proteins
- Decreased circulating blood volume
- Development of paroxysmal tachycardia
- Decreased cardiac output
- Increased myocardial excitability caused by products of necrotic disintegration
Correct answer
Decreased cardiac output
This educational archive is provided by KROKEXAM and is not an official testing authority publication.