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Shock
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Definition
: A pathological condition manifested by failure to perfuse or oxygenate vital organs.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; therapy of shock
Examples
Multiple Organ Failure
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Shock, Cardiogenic
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Shock, Hemorrhagic
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Shock, Surgical
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Shock, Traumatic
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Other names
Hypovolemic Shock; Circulatory Failure; Circulatory Collapse; Shock, Hypovolemic; Failure, Circulatory; Collapse, Circulatory