Kerala, K Med. CMC Jipmer, St Joh's Medical PG Entrance Test 2015 - 2016

Management of cardiogenic shock
related to acute, severe mitral
regurgitation can include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Vasodilation
B. Diuresis
C. Negative inotropy
D. Intra-aortic balloon pump
Answer C.
Medical management of
cardiogenic shock related to acute,
severe MR can include vasodilation
and diuresis as tolerated, positive
inotropic support, and IABP as
needed.