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
Those can progress to heart dysfunction, including cardiogenic shock, in which the heart cannot squeeze enough to pump blood sufficiently.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2021
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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