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Distributive shock = systemic vasodilation (septic shock, anaphylactic shock, neurogenic shock).
CO is increased because of the decreased afterload.
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (an index of left atrial preload) is decreased.
1. How can CO be increased while preload (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) is decreased? (or is PWCP decreased simply because was also vasodilated, not because of decreased blood flow through it?)
CO is increased because of the decreased afterload.
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (an index of left atrial preload) is decreased.
1. How can CO be increased while preload (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure) is decreased? (or is PWCP decreased simply because was also vasodilated, not because of decreased blood flow through it?)
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