The most common risk factor for cardiogenic shock is having a heart attack. If youve had a heart attack, the following factors can further increase your risk for cardiogenic shock: Older age A history of heart attacks or heart failure Coronary heart disease that affects all of the hearts major blood vessels High blood pressure Diabetes Women who have heart attacks are at higher risk for cardiogenic shock than men who have heart attacks. 
Who is at risk for Cardiogenic Shock? ?