What tests will be done to diagnose cardiogenic shock?

What tests will be done to diagnose cardiogenic shock?

Several tests can help you find out if you have cardiogenic shock. These include:

• Blood pressure cuff: To check for low blood pressure.
• Cardiac catheterization: This procedure helps your healthcare provider find blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your heart (coronary arteries). Your provider can also use a catheterization to check the amount of blood your heart is pumping with each beat (cardiac output). A long, thin tube called a catheter is inserted in an artery through a small puncture, usually in your wrist or groin.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG): A recording of your heart’s electrical activity (heart rhythm).
• Echocardiogram: An ultrasound of your heart that allows your healthcare provider to determine the strength of your heart and look for any structural abnormalities such as problems with the valves.
• Chest X-ray: To look for fluid in your lungs and get pictures of your heart and blood vessels.
• Blood tests: To check the oxygen level in your blood and check for damage to major organs, such as your kidneys, heart and liver. They’ll also look at your electrolyte level.