PGIMER MCQs for MD MS Preparations | Drug of choice for cardiogenic shock

Drug of choice for cardiogenic shock 

A. Dopamine 
B. Propranolol 
C. Digitalis 
D. Milirone
E. Epinephrine

Ans. A. Dopamine :

• Cardiogenic shock is due to : Intrinsic causes 

Compressive causes 

• The principle for management is to modify preload, after load and contractility. The goal is to increase contractility without increasing heart rate. Dopamine and nor-epinephrine exert both Inotropic and yasoconstriction properties are useful for persistent hypotension. 

•. Drug of choice in cardiogenic shock is dopamine