Question

Responder caring for a patient with a history of congestive heart failure. The patient has shortness of breath, BP 68/50 mm Hg, HR 190/min, and an ECG shows Unstable supraventricular tachycardia. What term best describes this PT?

A) Stable angina
B) Acute myocardial infarction
C) Cardiogenic shock
D) Unstable angina

Answer 1

The patient described, who has a history of congestive heart failure and presents with very low blood pressure, high heart rate, and unstable supraventricular tachycardia, is best characterized by the term 'Cardiogenic shock'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term that best describes a patient with a history of congestive heart failure, shortness of breath, BP 68/50 mm Hg, HR 190/min, and an ECG showing unstable supraventricular tachycardia is Cardiogenic shock (C). Cardiogenic shock results from the heart's inability to maintain adequate cardiac output and is often caused by conditions such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, or cardiac failure. This condition requires immediate medical intervention to address the underlying cause and support the patient.