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hypoperfusion /hy·po·per·fu·sion/ (-per-fu´zhun) decreased blood flow through an organ, as in hypovolemic shock; if prolonged, it may result in permanent cellular dysfunction and death. hypoperfusion decreased blood flood through an organ, as in circulatory shock; if prolonged, it may result in permanent cellular dysfunction and death. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The first possible cause of renal failure is due to vasoconstriction or hypoperfusion of the kidneys (Szewczyk et al 1998). Of the 21 SPECT studies, 16 were abnormal; all showed areas of hypoperfusion. In the US alone, it is estimated that more than 700,000 cases of severe sepsis, hypoperfusion or shock occur per year (Linde-Zwirble, 1999), which when extrapolated to a global population represents several million cases of severe sepsis annually worldwide. |
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