Final answer:
Inadequate cardiac output that fails to deliver enough oxygen to the body's tissues is known as shock, specifically 'circulatory shock'. It is commonly caused by myocardial infarction and other heart-related conditions. Treatment includes addressing the underlying cause and restoring proper blood flow and oxygenation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The condition where there is an inadequate cardiac output causing the cardiovascular system to fail in delivering enough oxygen to meet the metabolic needs of the body's tissues is called shock. Specifically, this type of shock is known as circulatory shock. It is a life-threatening medical condition where the circulatory system cannot maintain blood flow to supply adequate oxygen and nutrients to the tissues to sustain cellular metabolism. Diseases such as myocardial infarction (heart attack) can lead to such issues due to the blockage or narrowing of blood vessels, causing reduced blood flow (ischemia) and oxygen supply (hypoxia) to the heart muscle resulting in tissue death.
Treatment for such conditions focuses both on restoring blood flow and oxygen supply, as well as tackling the underlying causes such as arrhythmias, valve disorders, or cardiomyopathies, rather than solely addressing the shock itself. This could involve medical interventions like fluid replacement, medications to restore vascular tone, or surgery, depending on the cause.