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Left ventricular failure (LVF), often referred to as left-sided heart failure, occurs when the left ventricle, the heart’s primary pumping chamber, weakens and struggles to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. This can lead to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and other organs, causing various symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications. This condition can […]

It occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to a foreign substance, such as food, medication, or insect stings. Definition:Anaphylactic shock is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and can lead to death if not promptly treated. It is characterised by widespread vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and bronchoconstriction, resulting in hypotension, respiratory distress, […]

Neurogenic shock is a type of distributive shock resulting from the loss of sympathetic nervous system signals to the blood vessels, causing widespread vasodilation, decreased systemic vascular resistance, and subsequent hypotension. This condition is often associated with severe spinal cord injuries at or above T6, but can also result from traumatic brain injuries or certain […]

Septic shock is a severe and potentially fatal condition resulting from sepsis, which occurs when the body’s response to an infection causes widespread inflammation and vasodilation. This inflammation and vasodilation lead to dangerous drops in blood pressure and organ dysfunction, even when fluids are administered. It is a subset of sepsis characterised by profound circulatory, […]

Distributive Shock: When Blood Flow Goes Astray Distributive shock, also known as vasodilatory shock, is a type of shock where there is an abnormal distribution of blood flow in the smallest blood vessels, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygenation. This condition is characterised by widespread vasodilation and a decrease in systemic vascular resistance, which […]

Hypovolemic shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when there is a significant loss of blood or fluids from the body, leading to inadequate circulating volume and insufficient perfusion of tissues and organs. This sudden drop in volume disrupts your body’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to vital organs, potentially leading to organ failure […]

A healthy heart acts like a pump, constantly circulating blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to your organs. In cardiogenic shock, the heart muscle weakens, significantly reducing its pumping ability. This sets off a chain reaction Reduced Cardiac Output > Starved Organs > Cellular Damage Definition:Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition characterised by the heart’s […]

Sepsis- (Blood Poisoning) is usually triggered by local infections, such as pneumonia in the lungs, an infected wound or infection of the urinary tract. Bacteria from the local infections spread or secrete toxic substances in to the bloodstream. In response to that the immune system sometimes go into overdrive causing inflammation through the body and […]