Any problem that leads to a decrease in the efficiency of the cardiovascular system in a patient may result in shock. Shock has many causes but ultimately it is a problem of tissue perfusion affecting the individual body cells. If allowed to progress,
the tissue, organs, organ systems, and ultimately the patient will die. Shock can be classified into several types; specific identification of types of shock allows for more definitive treatment.
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