Cardiogenic shock occurs when:
A) blood backs up into the pulmonary circulation.
B) more than 40% of the left ventricle has infarcted.
C) left ventricular ejection fraction is less than 50%.
D) any condition causes an increase in atrial preload.
Answer: B) more than 40% of the left ventricle has infarcted.
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