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Hypovolemic Shock

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Definition

Hypovolemic shock is an emergency condition in which severe blood and fluid loss makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body. This type of shock can cause many organs to stop working.

Symptoms

The greater and more rapid the blood loss, the more severe the symptoms of shock.

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