How is cardiogenic shock diagnosed?

How is cardiogenic shock diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will want to know your medical history, including symptoms you’re having that day or that you had recently. During a physical exam, they may find these signs of cardiogenic shock:

• A weak pulse.
• Skin that feels cold and clammy.
• Low blood pressure.
• An abnormal heart rhythm or heart murmur they can hear through a stethoscope.