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How is shock diagnosed?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Diagnosis of shock is based on the patient's symptoms.a significant drop in blood pressure.extremely low urine output.blood tests. Other tests are performed.to try to determine the underlying condition responsible for the patient's state of shock.

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