cardiogenic
Americanadjective
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originating in the heart.
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Pathology. caused by a disorder of the heart.
Etymology
Origin of cardiogenic
Example Sentences
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An adverse cardiovascular event was documented when a person was hospitalized with a primary diagnosis of a heart attack, stroke, cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024
Every year, around 50,000 people in the United States experience cardiogenic shock -- a life-threatening condition, usually caused by a severe heart attack, in which the heart can't pump enough blood for the body's needs.
From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2024
He said the medical cause of Benn's death was "refractory cardiogenic shock due to taxane alkaloid poisoning, following ingestion of yew tree berries and leaves".
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023
This condition is a form of heart failure called cardiogenic shock, and Jack’s was “pretty severe,” said Dr. Steven Kernie, chief of pediatric critical care medicine at the hospital and Columbia University.
From New York Times • May 17, 2020
It is not always recognized as a distinct condition and may be grouped with cardiogenic shock, including pulmonary embolism and cardiac tamponade.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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