Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2022
A 22-year-old patient diagnosed with acute diphtheritic myocarditis developed clinical signs of cardiogenic shock. What is the leading pathogenetic in the mechanism development of this type of shock?
Answer options
- Blood deposition in the veins
- Increased vascular tone
- Decreased vascular tone
- Impaired pumping function of the heart
- Decreased diastolic blood flow to the heart
Correct answer
Impaired pumping function of the heart
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