Failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the body's needs is called:

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Shock is the term used to describe a failure of the cardiovascular system to meet the body's needs for oxygen and nutrients. It can be caused by various factors, including trauma, blood loss, infection, heart failure, and allergic reactions. Symptoms may include low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, confusion, pale skin, and decreased urine output. Immediate medical attention is required to treat shock. Edema refers to swelling caused by excess fluid buildup in tissues, pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart), and recumbent hypotension is low blood pressure that occurs when a person is lying down. While these conditions are all related to the cardiovascular system, they are not the same as shock.

Failure of the Cardiovascular System to Deliver Enough Oxygen and Nutrients