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Hypovolemic shock

MedGen UID:
5722
•Concept ID:
C0020683
•
Pathologic Function
Synonyms: Hypovolemic Shock; Shock, Hypovolemic
SNOMED CT: Low volume shock (39419009); Hypovolemic shock (39419009)
 
HPO: HP:0031274

Definition

A state of shock characterized by decreased circulating blood volume in relation to total vascular capacity. This type of shock is characterized by a reduction of diastolic filling pressures. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVHypovolemic shock

Professional guidelines

PubMed

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The Intensivist's Perspective of Shock, Volume Management, and Hemodynamic Monitoring.
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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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