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Shock
Shock
Shock is a life threatening condition that occurs when the vital organs, such as the brain and heart, are deprived of oxygen due to disruption of the circulatory system. There are different categories of shock depending upon the underlying cause such as cardiogenic shock, neurogenic shock, hypovolemic shock, septic shock, and anaphylactic shock.
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