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Table 49.3

Urgent Investigation in Suspected Cardiogenic Shock

ECG

Chest X-ray

Arterial blood gases, pH and lactate

Transthoracic echocardiography

Plasma troponin

Blood glucose

Electrolytes and creatinine

Liver function tests

Full blood count

C-reactive protein

Blood culture, if infective endocarditis possible (Chapter 52)