Cardiogenic Shock
Signs and Symptoms

People in cardiogenic shock may experience:

• Rapid breathing
• Severe shortness of breath
• Sudden, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
• Loss of consciousness
• Weak pulse
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Sweating
• Pale skin
• Cold hands or feet
• Less than normal urination or none at all

Because cardiogenic shock usually results from a severe heart attack, people may also experience heart attack symptoms. These include:

• Pressure, fullness or a squeezing pain in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes
• Pain extending to your shoulder, one or both arms, back, or even to your teeth and jaw
• Increasing episodes of chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Light-headedness or sudden dizziness
• Nausea and vomiting