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Pulmonary edema Total failure of the heart to function (circulatory collapse) Abnormal heart rhythms Side effects of medications Low blood pressure (hypotension) Lightheadedness, fainting Headache Chronic cough Low electrolyte levels Difficulty ...
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Pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of breath.Pulmonary edema is usually caused by heart failure. As the heart fails, pressure in the veins going through the lungs starts to rise....
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Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the lungs, usually because the heart''s left ventricle does not pump adequately.The build-up of fluid in the spaces outside the blood vessels of the lungs is called pulmonary edema. Pulmo...
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Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs.
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Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen(carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products.
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Shock occurs when the body''s organs and tissues do not receive an adequate flow of blood. Inadequate blood flow deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products.
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Sudden cardiac death(SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest.When the heart suddenly stops beating effectively and breat...
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