Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
Obstructive shock
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- Obstructive shock = mechanical obstruction preventing adequate ventricular filling or ejection. Myocardium is healthy, intravascular volume is intact - the obstruction is the problem. Haemodynamic signature: low CO + high CVP/JVP + normal/high SVR.
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