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ELI5 how do you die of shock? (piefed.blahaj.zone)
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I know it's something to do with bloody flow changing but I just don't understand it

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[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Ahhhh thanks that makes sense. So if you have sepsis, why isn't blood pumping properly?

[–] teft@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Septic shock is different but the main thing that causes blood problems in sepsis which leads to shock is the coagulation of your blood.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago

That makes sense thanks

[–] Carrolade@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

All your blood vessels dilate (open up more, inflammation reaction) which reduces your blood pressure enough that the heart can't do its job anymore.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 day ago

Ahhhh I see, it's like the heart hasn't got enough power. That's really simple thanks