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1. Hemodynamics question

   nursing4him replied to nursing4him's topic in CCU

   Ok, I've got it now. I think I was trying to simulate cardiogenic shock with all other types. Your answer is EXACTLY what I needed to hear. It's no wonder that my second question was confusing. Thank you sooooo much! My first clinical is tomorro...

2. Hemodynamics question

   nursing4him replied to nursing4him's topic in CCU

   Yes, thats what I'm asking. I may be confused in thinking that the compensation is only breif. Does the compensation ever fail, and the periphery vasodilate? I think I'm just getting a mind block here. Thanks for your awesome anwers and for ta...

3. Hemodynamics question

   nursing4him replied to nursing4him's topic in CCU

   Thank you soooo much. One quick question Isnt the periphery vasodilated after the short vasoconstriction (compensation)?

4. Hemodynamics question

   nursing4him posted a topic in CCU

   I'm a student, of course, and here goes... (thanks to the smart nurse who helps) Why is afterload increased in cardiogenic shock? I understand the preload, but If blood volume is increased in the heart, and systemic blood pressure is decreased, alo...