Shock liver is a sudden, acute type of liver disease that can cause liver failure. It happens when reduced blood flow to the liver causes liver cells to die. It is most common among people who have ...

Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) has become an increasingly popular treatment option to manage gall and kidney stones since its inception in the late 20th century. It is favored over surgical removal due ...

Neurogenic shock can occur if a spinal cord injury causes nerve damage. It can lead to changes in heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure. Symptoms include dizziness and flushed skin. It is a ...

An electric shock is a potentially fatal injury. Knowing how to apply first aid to a person who has been electrocuted is important to reduce the risk of severe complications and possibly death. An ...

Hypovolemic shock is a medical emergency that happens when your body loses too much blood or fluid. It makes it very difficult for your heart to beat efficiently and can lead to organ failure.

Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the vital organs of the body. As a result of the failure of the heart to pump enough nutrients to the body, blood pressure ...

Depressed spinal reflexes caudal to spinal cord injury (SCI), defined as spinal shock, have intrigued clinicians and researchers for more than two centuries. Despite this history, the etiology and ...