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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Cardiogenic shock
  1. Shock (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... An insect bite or sting might cause it. Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart cannot pump blood effectively. ...
  2. Heart Attack (National Library of Medicine)  
    Each year almost 800,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming ...
  3. First Aid (National Library of Medicine)  
    Accidents happen. Someone chokes on an ice cube or gets stung by a bee. It is important to know when to call 911 -- it is for life-threatening emergencies. While ...