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I know it's something to do with bloody flow changing but I just don't understand it

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

Shock-induced cardiac arrest?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It really depends on the type of shock but say anaphylaxis causes blood vessels to dilate, resulting in lower blood pressure. A lower blood pressure will eventually lead to not enough blood reaching vital organs in time which is bad for you.

Shock is a medical term used to describe any hindrance of regular blood flow. It's not the same as being 'shocked', like if something traumatic happened to you.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 weeks ago

Could we say that the shock moment is the moment vital organs get damage cause not enough nutrients reach them?