The term “shock” may refer to a psychologic or a physiologic type of shock. Psychologic shock is caused by a traumatic event and is also known as acute stress disorder. This type of shock causes a ...

Cardiogenic shock is characterized by depression of cardiac function that leads to low blood pressure, coronary ischemia, and further decreased cardiac contractility resulting in tissue hypoxemia. The ...

If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you've probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock. To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how ...