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How common is hypotension with septic shock?
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Universal: One of the characteristics of shock is low blood pressure.
Answered 8/7/2012
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Part of illness: Septic shock by definition is a life threatening illness with low blood pressure that is due to bacteria invading the bloodstream. The blood pressure drops and hypotension or low blood pressure is part of septic shock in all patients who have tat diagnosis.
Answered 12/2/2018
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