cardiogenic

adjective

car·​dio·​gen·​ic ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce cardiogenic (audio)
: originating in the heart : caused by a cardiac condition
cardiogenic shock

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His cause of death was later revealed to be due to cardiogenic shock. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025 Flynn had been suffering from cardiogenic shock, which is when the heart is not strong enough to provide adequate blood flow and oxygen to the organs. — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Puking because of heart problems is called cardiogenic vomiting. — Nadine Avola, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026 The small bowel inflammation is most likely secondary to ischemic changes related to the cardiogenic shock. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardiogenic

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First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cardiogenic was in 1902

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cardiogenic

adjective
car·​dio·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce cardiogenic (audio)
: originating in the heart or caused by a cardiac condition
cardiogenic pulmonary edema
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