Are distributive shock and vasodilatory shock the same?
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Distributive shock is the term that refers to shock resulting from excessive dilation of the blood vessels. This is the same as vasodilatory shock, which increases the flow of blood into the vessels but simultaneously lowers blood pressure. Because of the lower blood pressure, the blood flow into the connected cells is lower.
Distributive shock is the term that refers to shock resulting from excessive dilation of the blood vessels. This is the same as vasodilatory shock, which increases the flow of blood into the vessels but simultaneously lowers blood pressure. Because... More
