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What is cardiovascular collapse?
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Shock: This occurs during periods of shock or severe illness like sepsis when the cardiovascular system cannot support life adequately. Blood pressure severely drops and pulse rate may either drop extremely low or go very high. Immediate medical care in a hospital setting is necessary for survival.
Answered 9/30/2013
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Shock: Cardiovascular collapse is when you go into shock, with extremely low blood pressure and various other signs. Your heart can stop. Many possible causes like septicemia, heart attack, and others.
Answered 9/28/2016
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